tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33128056070451506932024-03-16T14:51:38.201-04:00365 Days to SimplicityA blog about trying to back to the basics, cutting down on clutter, decorating with recycled objects, organizing and planning for a better home life. Is it a success?- well, I have 365 days and counting to find out!Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-11719291218670679402013-01-10T13:32:00.000-05:002013-01-10T13:32:14.052-05:00Sewing Machines are the Devil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In all of my years of crafting, there has been one tool who's antics and inevitable breakdowns make me want to punch a baby. Yes, you know of whom I speak. The work of Beelzebub's hand-<br />
the <b><span style="font-size: large;">sewing machine</span></b>.<br />
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Seriously, I know I'm not the only one who's had to deal with these shenanigans. Every stinkin' time I sit down to do a sewing project, I have to deal with some sewing machine malfunction. The one I seem to struggle the most is what I lovingly refer to as "thread salad."<br />
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Just google "<i>my sewing machine is knotting thread!"</i> and here's what you'll find:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just look at that mess! </span></div>
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Now imagine me: It's 12:00 am. I'm sitting at my machine and I have two more panels of an eight row patchwork quilt to piece together. In other words, I'm at the tail-end of a massive undertaking. I mean, this is a queen sized bed quilt! The biggest I've ever attempted and I want to be done with the sewing and onto the quilting...Like yesterday! When all of a sudden, BANG! CLANK! CLUNK!......Thread salad.<br />
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"Nooooooooooooooooooooooo!" I cry!<br />
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I could have this finished that night! But that's not what the sewing gods had in store for me. I sit for the next 30 minutes, trying my best to clean, re-thread and sew a salad-free line. Finally, I give up. I'm too tired and frustrated to keep this up. Defeated, I go to bed.<br />
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That next morning I awaken with renewed zeal to make this machine bend to my will. What happens next is how I know the devil is in my machine- <span style="font-size: large;">It worked perfectly fine!</span><br />
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The only conclusion I can come to is that it was possessed by a demon. Logical right? Whatever is is, I know it will be back. It always comes back. But, tomorrow is another day and thank the Lord, as of now, we're back in business!<br />
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I wouldn't say I'm a lazy person. I enjoy a challenge. But one things for sure, if that challenge involves waiting for anything for any length of time- I'm out. That's why I took up watercolor painting instead oil painting- shorter dry time. Patience is not one of my best qualities and I'm okay with that. I've come to a point now where I can wait for what's really important. Waiting for wood putty to dry is not one of them. This is the segue into my point for today's post.<br />
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You know when you try to re-do a dresser and the holes for the drawer pulls are way too far apart? I hate that! That means I have to get out the old wood putty and squish it into the freakin' holes. Allow that to dry, sand and then paint over. Too much waiting!! Hate it!!!<br />
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So from the mind of one so impatient, I came up with a ten minute solution. And it goes a little like this:<br />
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I painted this dresser a few months ago, but didn't find time to replace the pulls.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Solution: Decorative cover to hide the holes</span></b></div>
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Perforated Aluminum Sheet (The style I used was Union Jack)<br />
Decorative paper<br />
A new Drawer Pull<br />
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tools required:<br />
Tin snips<br />
Drill<br />
screw driver<br />
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The original pulls were much smaller than the new ones, so some drilling was required.<br />
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My solution to putty, sanding and painting is to cover it with perforated aluminum. Say what? You heard right. This stuff is the shiz. I happened to have this laying around from when we used it to create a cover to hide our old ugly radiator. It's just a thin sheet of aluminum with a nice pattern cut out into it.<br />
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I used tin snips to very easily to cut the aluminum to size. Then to keep all the drawers uniform, I measure 1.5 inches from the top of the drawer.<br />
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Remembering where the holes to my pull lined up with the aluminum sheet, I marked where the holes should be drilled.<br />
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Drilled the holes.<br />
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Then I placed my piece of decorative paper, cut to the same size as the aluminum sheet, over top of the holes and poked through them with a pencil.<br />
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Pushing the screws through the back, I then put the paper, aluminum and then the drawer pull in place. Secured from the back with the screw driver.<br />
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No waiting, just doing.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-45775040106608446942012-10-25T10:55:00.001-04:002012-10-25T10:55:55.951-04:00It's pumpkin time!With Halloween fast approaching, I figured I should blow the dust off my fall decorations. Ha ha! If I can find them! So to kick my decorating frenzy, I've created some pumpkin art! Wish me luck; hopefully I make it back alive from the attic!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-21396489268212103742012-10-22T15:19:00.002-04:002012-10-22T15:19:19.613-04:00Meal Planner Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm coming up on my very busy time of the year when I work outside of the home at a seasonal job. That being said, next week I plan on sharing a lot of time saver and roll-over meals. Just because momma works, doesn't mean we can't get our home cooked meals on.<br />
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Here's your meal planner: Sorry no price run down today! (I have a headache!!!!)<br />
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<li class="item" id="29252555" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29252568" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> large fresh bay leaf</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252569" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> tablespoons each thyme, parsley and rosemary, chopped</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252570" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> teaspoon dried sage</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252571" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> teaspoon dried marjoram</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252572" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">3</span> cups vegetable stock or chicken stock</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252573" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">4</span> tablespoons butter</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252574" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">4</span> tablespoons flour</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252575" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">3</span> cups whole milk</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252576" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Salt and pepper</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252577" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29252578" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Oyster crackers, for serving</span></li>
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<li id="12536502" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat the EVOO in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the fennel, squash, carrots, parsnips, onion, leeks, garlic and the fresh and dried herbs. Cook, partially covered and stirring occasionally, to soften, 8-10 minutes. Add the stock and simmer while you make the white sauce.</span></li>
<li id="12536503" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the milk and simmer to thicken. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Once thickened, combine the sauce with the soup and keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Top each bowl with oyster crackers. </span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/beer-cheese-soup-5/">Beer Cheese Soup</a></span></h2>
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<li class="item" id="29616487" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> cups Chicken Stock</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616488" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> teaspoons Dijon Mustard</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616489" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> teaspoon Teaspoon Worcestershire</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616490" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">12</span> ounces, fluid Pale Ale (we Used Great Lakes Brewing Co)</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616491" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616492" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> cup Shredded Gruyere</span></li>
<li class="item" id="29616493" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/2</span> cups Half-and-half</span></li>
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<li id="12696869" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken stock, mustard and Worcestershire and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Pour in the beer and simmer for about 5 minutes. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth.</span></li>
<li id="12696870" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add the cheddar, Gruyere and half-and-half and stir until melted through. Adjust the seasonings, if desired. We added a dash more of salt and pepper at this point.</span></li>
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<li id="12696872" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Note: To prepare garlic crostini, preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut a baguette into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Lay bread slices onto a baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for about 6 minutes, until crusty and golden. While warm, rub the bread slices with a clove of garlic.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29616651" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> package Taco Seasoning Mix, 1.5 Ounce Size</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29616656" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1 to 1/2</span> cup Shredded Mexican Flavored Cheese, OPTIONAL</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29616709" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cups Onion, Diced</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29616713" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> teaspoons Chipotle Powder</span></li>
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<li id="12696937" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a large pot over medium heat add butter, onion and garlic. Saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn and chicken broth and cook for about 5 minutes to soften corn.</span></li>
<li id="12696938" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">With a hand blender, process the mixture until smooth. Or you can do this in small batches, adding some into a blender and processing until smooth. When done, if you used a blender, put it back in the pot.</span></li>
<li id="12696939" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add chipotle powder, salt and pepper. Set heat to medium, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="27162793" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/2</span> cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped</span></li>
<li class="item" id="27162794" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2 to 3</span> ounces goat cheese, crumbled while still cold (around 1/2 cup)</span></li>
<li class="item" id="27162795" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/3</span> cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan)</span></li>
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<li id="11619233" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place a colander in the sink with a glass liquid measuring cup or heat-safe bowl next to it. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, as directed on the package instructions. Remove the pot from heat and ladle/pour about 1 cup of the pasta water in the glass measuring cup. Drain the pasta in the colander and let it rest, covered loosely with a pot lid or plate.</span></li>
<li id="11619234" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Place a small, heat-safe bowl near the stove. In a large cast-iron or non-stick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot, add the red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until the garlic begins to simmer. Cook for about 30 seconds more to infuse the oil with spicy, garlicky flavor, but do not let the garlic brown. Pour and scrape the seasoned oil into the heatproof bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a clean kitchen rag or paper towel.</span></li>
<li id="11619235" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Return the pan to the stove. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and heat over medium-low until shimmering. Add the broccoli and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli has shrunk to a single layer in the pan and turned bright green, and most have some browning on them (about ten minutes). Don’t quit cooking prematurely here; you want the broccoli to be nice and toasty.</span></li>
<li id="11619236" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Get out the pan’s lid or a cookie sheet and keep it handy. Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Measure out 1/3 cup pasta water (keep the rest for later) and pour it into the pan. Cover the pan with your lid or cookie sheet and continue cooking until the water has simmered down to almost nothing, about 15 to 30 seconds. Uncover and remove the pan from heat.</span></li>
<li id="11619237" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add the drained pasta to the pan and drizzle in all of the infused oil. Give it a stir, then add the goat cheese and most of the Parmigiano. Stir until everything is well distributed. Add another 1 to 2 tablespoons pasta water, the chopped olives and lemon juice, and stir until the goat cheese loosens up and gets creamier. Season to taste with salt and add a tablespoon more pasta water or additional goat cheese if you’d like it to be more creamy. If it seems dry at all, add a little splash of olive oil and mix well. Mix in the chickpeas and/or arugula, if using.</span></li>
<li id="11619238" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Serve right away, garnished with the remaining Parmigiano.</span></li>
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<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152550" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 large fresh bay leaf</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152551" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons each thyme, parsley and rosemary, chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152552" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 teaspoon dried sage</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152553" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 teaspoon dried marjoram</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152554" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152555" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 tablespoons butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152556" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 tablespoons flour</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152557" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups whole milk</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152558" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Salt and pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152559" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152560" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Oyster crackers, for serving</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="3065640" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Beer Cheese Soup</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152561" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152562" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 whole Carrots, Finely Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152563" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 stalks Celery, Finely Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152564" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cloves Garlic, Minced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152565" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 whole Small Onion, Finely Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152566" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152567" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pinch Cayenne Pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152568" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Salt And Pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152569" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152570" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Chicken Stock</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152571" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152572" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 teaspoon Teaspoon Worcestershire</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152573" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">12 ounces, fluid Pale Ale (we Used Great Lakes Brewing Co)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152574" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152575" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Shredded Gruyere</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152576" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cups Half-and-half</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152577" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Garlic Crostini, For Serving (See Note)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="3065654" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Gourmet Taco Soup</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152578" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 to 1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152579" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152580" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 stalks Celery, Chopped Fine</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152581" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 can Mild Chili Beans, 15.5 Ounce Can, Undrained</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152582" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 can Red Kidney Beans, 14.5 Ounce Can, Undrained</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152583" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 can Whole Corn Kernels, Drained, 14.5 Ounce Can</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152584" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 can Tomato Sauce, 14.5 Ounce Can</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152585" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 package Taco Seasoning Mix, 1.5 Ounce Size</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152586" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Water</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152587" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">FOR THE GARNISHES:</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152588" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Tortilla Chips (optional)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152589" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Sour Cream (optional)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5152590" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 to 1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Flavored Cheese, OPTIONAL</span></div>
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<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Corn Chowder</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155788" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 Tablespoon Butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155789" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 cups Onion, Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155790" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cloves Garlic, Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155791" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">5 cups Corn Kernels, Fresh (For 5 Cups You'll Need Roughly 6 Ears Of Corn)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155792" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups Chicken Broth, Low-Sodium</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155793" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 teaspoons Chipotle Powder</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155794" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 teaspoons Salt</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155795" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 teaspoons Ground Pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155796" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 Tablespoons butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155797" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 Tablespoons flour</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155798" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups of milk</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155799" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup cheese (cheddar)</span></div>
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<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Spicy Sun-Dried Tomato and Broccoli Pasta</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155804" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 pound dried whole wheat bow-tie or spiral-shaped pasta</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155806" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if necessary</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155807" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon minced garlic (around 5 garlic cloves)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155808" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155809" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 1/2 pound broccoli (about 4 medium, tightly packed florets), chopped into small, bite-sized pieces</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155810" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Sea salt or kosher salt</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155811" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155812" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 to 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled while still cold (around 1/2 cup)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155813" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (or Parmesan)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155814" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">15 pitted kalamata olives, chopped (optional)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155815" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 small lemon, juiced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155816" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">optional add-ins: 2 cups or 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained, and/or a couple handfuls of baby arugula (great with leftovers)</span></div>
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<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Vegetarian Portuguese Kale Soup</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155825" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155826" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155827" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup diced onion</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155828" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 diced turnip</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155829" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup diced carrot</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155830" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155831" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 ounces soy chorizo, chopped (vegetarian chorizo)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155832" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 bay leaves</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155833" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5155834" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves</span></div>
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When you read this menu, you may ask yourself, "Self, why does this girl use so much butternut squash?" To that question I have to reply, it's because it's in season! Did you know that one of the best ways to cut costs on your grocery bill is to eat in season? Why yes, it is!! Some other Fall Vegetables is season can be found on this nifty website: <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/farmtotable/seasonalingredientmap">HERE!</a> Keep this in mind when you are planning your own meals! You'll be glad you did!<br />
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<a href="http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/07/12/mini-roasted-vegetable-burritos-recipe" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 30px; font-style: italic;">Mini Roasted Vegetable Burritos Recipe</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prep Time: 20 min Total Time: 35 min Serves: 8</span></td></tr>
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<li class="item" id="28234867" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><b>$1.99- 8</b>(6-inch) soft flour tortillas</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28234868" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">50¢- 1/2</span> small onion sliced thin</span></li>
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<li id="12091065" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.</span></li>
<li id="12091066" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Place the sliced onions and peppers on a sheet pan and lightly toss with olive oil, cumin and salt and pepper. Place in the oven a roast until soft and lightly caramelized (browned on the edges). About 10 minutes.</span></li>
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<li id="12091068" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Evenly distribute the roasted peppers and onions on top of the rice and cheese. Top with sour cream and a dash of hot sauce.</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-quesadillas/">Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas</a></span></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;">Prep Time: 25 min Total Time: 35 min Serves: 4</span></td></tr>
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<li id="12090504" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Spray a large griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.</span></li>
<li id="12090505" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Working in batches as necessary, place one tortilla on the griddle and spread with 1/4 cup squash. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Add a quarter of the black beans and drizzle with about 3 tablespoons of salsa. Top with another 1/4 cup cheese and finish with another tortilla.</span></li>
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<li id="11754876" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring often, until plumped and starting to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.</span></li>
<li id="11754877" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and onion to the pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and water. Cover and cook until the onion is soft, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chard (or spinach) and cook, stirring, until starting to wilt, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, beans and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir in the gnocchi and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling, about 3 minutes.</span></li>
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<li id="12536339" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat the EVOO in a soup pot or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, until browned. Add the garlic and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the bay leaf and squash and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Stir in the stock and half-and-half and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the kale. Simmer until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Add the rice and simmer until just tender, 18-20 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the sage. Ladle the soup into shallow bowls. Top with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a drizzle of EVOO. Cook's Note: The soup, without the rice, can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Add the rice before serving.</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Broccoli-Cheese-Soup">Broccoli Cheese Soup</a></span></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;">Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 30 min Serves: 14</span></td></tr>
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<li class="item" id="29334291" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">21¢- 2</span> tablespoons butter</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="29334298" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><b>$3.98- 2 </b>crowns of fresh broccoli (can use 4-10 oz bags of frozen)</span></li>
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<li id="12572597" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the water, bouillon and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir until bouillon is dissolved. Add pasta and salt; cook and stir for 3 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="12572598" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add broccoli; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add milk and cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted. Yield: 12-16 servings (4 quarts).</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/vegetarian/roasted-apple-and-butternut-galette/">Roasted Apple and Butternut Galette</a></span></h2>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small;">Prep Time: 25 min Total Time: 1 hour Serves: 4</span></td></tr>
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<li class="item" id="28233345" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">70¢- 2</span> Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup <b><i>(can substitue with the less expensive Agave Nectar)</i></b></span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233346" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1¢- 1/2</span> teaspoons Djion Mustard</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233347" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$3.00- 1</span> whole Prepared Pie Crust Dough, Enough For One Crust</span></li>
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<li id="12090387" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.</span></li>
<li id="12090388" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Place prepared squash, apples, and onion onto a rimmed cookie sheet. Toss with the oil, then spread them out in a single layer. Roast in the center of the oven until everything is tender and beginning to turn golden (and even darker) in spots, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool until room temperature. TIP: You can do this a day ahead of time. Simply store the roasted bits in the fridge, covered, until ready to use.</span></li>
<li id="12090389" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat (or reduce temperature) to 375 degrees F.</span></li>
<li id="12090390" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Whisk together the maple syrup and the mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.</span></li>
<li id="12090391" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Roll out pie crust dough into a circle, roughly 12 inches across. Transfer to a clean, rimmed baking sheet. Spread the roasted vegetables onto the dough circle evenly, leaving a 2-inch border all around. Brush the maple-mustard mixture onto the vegetables. Fold the dough edges toward the center, sealing any cracks or rips. You should have a rustic-looking free-form pie.</span></li>
<li id="12090392" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Bake in the center of the oven for about 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so before slicing. (It stays together better that way). Cut into slices and sprinkle some Parmesan shavings over top.</span></li>
<li id="12090393" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Serves 4.</span></li>
<li id="12090394" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Notes: 1. You could also use frozen butternut squash chunks if you like. I would thaw them first and drain any excess moisture before roasting. 2. You could also whisk an egg and brush it around the edges of the pie crust. That helps it to brown more beautifully.</span></li>
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<div class="group" id="2926722" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035909" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">8 whole Burrito-sized Flour Tortillas</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035910" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Butternut Squash Puree</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035911" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Colby Jack Cheese</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035912" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035913" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Medium Salsa</span></div>
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<div class="group" id="2849925" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035914" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035915" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 16-ounce package shelf-stable gnocchi, (see Tip)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035916" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035917" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035918" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 cups chopped chard leaves, (about 1 small bunch) or spinach</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035919" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035920" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 15-ounce can white beans, rinsed</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035921" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035922" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035923" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese</span></div>
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<div class="group" id="3029291" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Sausage, Pumpkin and Arborio Soup</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035933" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons EVOO, plus more for drizzling</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035934" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pound bulk Italian sweet sausage with fennel</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035935" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035936" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 onion, chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035937" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 large bay leaf</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035938" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 butternut squash or small pumpkin (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch dice</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035939" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035940" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Freshly grated nutmeg</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035941" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 pack knorr chicken stock (makes 7 cups stock)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035942" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups half-and-half</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035943" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 small bunch kale, stemmed and chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035944" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3/4 cup Arborio rice</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035945" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, for serving</span></div>
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<div class="group" id="3037521" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Broccoli Cheese Soup</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035949" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 to 1/2 cups chopped onions</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035950" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035951" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 chicken bouillon cubes</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035952" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 teaspoon garlic powder</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035953" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">8 ounces uncooked pasta</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035954" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 crowns broccoli, chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035955" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 cups milk</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035956" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed</span></div>
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<div class="group" id="2926690" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Roasted Apple and Butternut Galette</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="5035972" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups Diced Butternut Squash (peeled, Seeded, And Cut Into 3/4-inch Cubes - 3 Cups Is About 1/2 Of A Medium Squash)</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 whole Large, Cored And Diced Into 3/4-inch Cubes (DON'T GET GRANNY SMITH!)</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 whole Medium Onion, Halved, Then Sliced Thinly</span></div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-90797523988382536532012-10-10T09:27:00.000-04:002012-10-10T09:27:41.479-04:00Sharpie Lampshade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I didn't really know how to title this post. I imagine it conjures up pictures of lampshades made of actual Sharpie pens. No, this isn't that. It's just another use of the magical, wonderful, multi-purpose Sharpie!<br />
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Inspiration for this project came from a very unlikely place. It almost shames me to admit this... all right, I'm going to share an embarrassing secret; I watch Good Luck Charlie with my kids and I actually like it! There. That feels better! It's in watching this silly show that I spotted a lamp that I loved and wanted to have for my own.<br />
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This is a terrible picture and it doesn't give do the darn lamp justice, but it's all I've got!!<br />
I guess it's a little like this:<br />
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To make this lampshade you need a few tools:<br />
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First I found a suitable pattern online. The lampshade I'm using is square and only 7 inches high by 10 inches long at it's widest point. I simply created a template that was 8x11 inches.<br />
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<span id="goog_550686132"></span>I measured and cut out the shape of each side of my lampshade.<br />
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Next I fit the patterns on the inside of the lamp shade, printed side up against the shade and I traced with my sharpie.<br />
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I did this one panel at a time until all four side were finished and <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Voilà! A floral print lamp shade. Eat that Good Luck Charlie- Just Kidding..<span style="font-size: x-small;"> I like you</span>!!</span></span><br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-5762396508900082072012-10-08T10:09:00.000-04:002012-10-08T10:09:20.626-04:00Meal Planner Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Uggg! Today is one of those days; three hundred appointments, four kids to lug around and to top things off, I can't find my car keys!! I need to take a deep breath and hopefully the rest of the day will go smoothly with little fighting!<br />
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Gosh, I'm such a Debbie Downer today!! I better just leave you with your meal planner!!<br />
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<li class="item" id="28234806" style="color: #666666; margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">42¢- 4</span> tablespoons butter</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="28234809" style="color: #666666; margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">8¢- </span> tablespoon red wine vinegar</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="28234811" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="color: #666666; font-weight: bold;">15¢- 1</span><span style="color: #666666;"> tablespoon roasted garlic </span><i><span style="color: magenta;">(roast a few cloves yourself)</span></i></span></li>
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<li id="12091039" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #666666;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the potatoes in a roasting pan in the oven for 1 hour, until tender when pierced with a knife </span><span style="color: magenta;">(during the last 20 minutes, throw olive oil-drenched garlic in the pan to roast.)</span><span style="color: #666666;"> Cool until they are manageable, then peel them, discarding the skins.</span></span></li>
<li id="12091040" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet and set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for about a minute. Add the sugar and the vinegar and continue to sauté for about 4 minutes, until the onions begin to caramelize and are completely soft.</span></li>
<li id="12091041" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add the jalapeño and continue to sauté 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and reserve.</span></li>
<li id="12091042" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to a sauté pan and sauté the cabbage until it wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</span></li>
<li id="12091043" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Mash the potatoes with the roasted garlic and remaining butter. While the potatoes are still hot, stir in the cheese, onion, poblano and the cabbage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.</span></li>
<li id="12091044" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Pour enough oil in a 10-inch sauté pan to a little more than cover the bottom of the pan. Get the oil hot over a medium-high heat. When it is hot place a tortilla shell in the pan and let it crisp for about 5 seconds.</span></li>
<li id="12091045" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">With a tongs flip the tortilla over to cook the other side (about 5 more seconds). This softens the shells just enough.</span></li>
<li id="12091046" style="color: #666666; margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Now with the tongs flip it over again, bend the tortilla into a taco shape and hold for 7 seconds. When it is crisp turn it over to crisp the other side for about 7 seconds.</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/loaded-potato-buffalo-chicken-casserole/">Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole</a></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prep Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 5 min Serves: 6</span></h2>
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<li class="item" id="28233050" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">0¢- 1 to 1/2</span> teaspoon Salt</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="28233054" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">60¢- 6</span> Tablespoons Hot Sauce</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233055" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$2.40- 10</span> whole Medium Potatoes, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes (I Leave The Skin On)</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233056" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><b>$7.50- 1.5 </b>pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233057" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$2.50- 2</span> cups Fiesta Blend Cheese Or A Mix Of Cheddar & Monterey Jack</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233058" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$1.00- 1</span> cup Diced Green Onion</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28233059" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$3.99- 1</span> cup Cooked And Crumbled Bacon</span></li>
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<li id="12090234" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 500 F. This is not a typo, 500 F is correct! Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick baking spray and set it aside.</span></li>
<li id="12090235" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a large bowl mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and hot sauce. Add the cubed potatoes and stir to coat.</span></li>
<li id="12090236" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Carefully scoop the potatoes into the prepared baking dish, leaving behind as much of the olive oil/hot sauce mix as possible. Bake the potatoes for 45-50 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and crispy and browned on the outside.</span></li>
<li id="12090237" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">While the potatoes are cooking, add the cubed chicken to the bowl with the leftover olive oil/hot sauce mix and stir to coat. Put it into the refrigerator to marinate until the potatoes are ready.</span></li>
<li id="12090238" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Once the potatoes are fully cooked, remove them from the oven and lower the oven temperature to 400 F. Top the cooked potatoes with the raw marinated chicken.</span></li>
<li id="12090239" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a bowl mix together the cheese, bacon and green onion and top the raw chicken with the cheese mix. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the topping is bubbly delicious.</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://www.giadadelaurentiis.com/recipes/716/butternut-squash-lasagna">Butternut Squash Lasagna</a></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Active Time: 1 hr 40 mins Serves: 8-10</span></h2>
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<li class="item" id="28234127" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$1.65- 12</span> no-boil lasagna noodles</span></li>
<li class="item" id="28234128" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">$2.75- 2 1/2</span> cups shredded whole milk mozarella cheese</span></li>
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<li id="12090703" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour the water into the skillet, then cover and simmer over medium heat until the squash is tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then transfer the squash to a food processor. Add the amaretti cookies and blend until smooth. Season the squash puree to taste with more salt and pepper.</span></li>
<li id="12090704" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the nutmeg. Cool slightly. Transfer half of the sauce to a blender. Add the basil and blend until smooth. Return the basil sauce to the sauce in the pan and stir to blend. Season the sauce with salt and pepper.</span></li>
<li id="12090705" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spread 3/4 cup of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Spread one third of the squash puree over 3 lasagna noodles. Arrange noodles, puree side up, atop the sauce (the noodles will expand as they bake). Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Drizzle 1/2 cup of sauce over the noodles. Repeat layering 3 more times.</span></li>
<li id="12090706" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the lasagna. Continue baking uncovered until the sauce bubbles and the top is golden, 15 minutes longer. Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving.</span></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/brown-butter-garden-veggie-skillet/">Brown Butter Garden Veggie Skillet</a></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prep Time: 35 min Total Time: 10 min Serves: 4-5</span></span></h2>
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<li id="12090211" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 400ºF. Prepare water for pasta and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta to cook. Drain when finished.</span></li>
<li id="12090212" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">While pasta is cooking, heat a large oven-safe skillet oven medium-low heat. Add in olive oil, then add in onions, zucchini, corn and tomatoes with salt and pepper, stirring to coat. Cook for 10-15 minutes, tossing occasionally, while softened.</span></li>
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<li id="12090214" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Turn off heat under vegetables and add in pasta. Drizzle in brown butter and add in Parmesan, stirring well to coat. Top with Provolone, then place in the oven and cook for 10 minutes, just until cheese is melted. Remove and serve immediately, garnishing with parsley and extra cheese if desired.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 40 mins Serves: 6</span></h2>
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<li id="9472474" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a large pot or dutch oven, brown ground meat on high heat and season with salt. Drain fat if any, reduce heat to medium-low, then add peppers, onions and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes on low heat.</span></li>
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<li id="10937951" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Add snow peas, garlic, ginger, sugar, soy sauce, and red-pepper flakes; toss to combine, and set aside.</span></li>
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<li id="10937954" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Add snow-pea mixture to skillet. Cover; cook until snow peas are tender and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet (with any juices); toss to coat. Serve with rice.</span></li>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 (1 1/2- to 2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Salt and freshly ground black pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868820" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 amaretti cookies, crumbled</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868821" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 cup butter</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868822" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 cup flour</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868823" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 1/2 cups whole milk</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868824" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3/4 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868825" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Pinch of nutmeg</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868826" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">12 no-boil lasagna noodles</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868827" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozarella cheese</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868828" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="2926656" style="font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Loaded Potato & Buffalo Chicken Casserole</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868830" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/3 cups Olive Oil</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868831" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 to 1/2 teaspoon Salt</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868832" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 Tablespoon Freshly Ground Pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868833" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 Tablespoon Paprika</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868834" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868835" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 Tablespoons Hot Sauce</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868836" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">10 whole Medium Potatoes, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes (I Leave The Skin On)</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868837" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into 1/2-inch Cubes</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868838" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Fiesta Blend Cheese Or A Mix Of Cheddar & Monterey Jack</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868839" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Diced Green Onion</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868840" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Cooked And Crumbled Bacon</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="2658593" style="font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Lighter General Tso's Chicken</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868865" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 1/4 cups long-grain brown rice</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868866" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/4 cup cornstarch</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868867" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved crosswise</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868868" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 garlic cloves, sliced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868869" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated and peeled</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868870" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 tablespoons light-brown sugar</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868871" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons soy sauce</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868872" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868873" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 large egg whites</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868874" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Coarse salt and ground pepper</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868875" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4868876" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower</span></div>
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<div class="group" id="2926648" style="font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Brown Butter Garden Veggie Skillet</h3>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869145" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Whole Wheat Pasta , Such As Rigatoni</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869146" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 Tablespoons Olive Oil</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869147" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 whole Small Red Onion, Diced</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869148" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 whole Zucchini, Chopped</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869149" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 ears Fresh Corn, Cut From The Cob</span></div>
<div class="merged recipeitem" id="4869150" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Grape Or Cherry Tomatoes</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 teaspoons Pepper</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cups Italian blend cheese</span></div>
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Easy Potato Tacos Recipe</h3>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 jalapeno, seeds and stem discarded, minced (optional)</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon garlic(for roasting)</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup Fiesta Cheese cheese blend</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup cabbage, finely shredded</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Kosher salt and freshly ground black paper to taste</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">8 6-inch corn tortillas</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">canola oil, for frying</span></div>
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Stuffed Pepper Soup</h3>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 cups cooked brown rice</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">12 ounces BOCA Crumbles</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup finely diced onion</span></div>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 cans (14.5 oz each) cans petite diced tomatoes</span></div>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-46284819272987498082012-10-03T10:42:00.000-04:002012-10-03T10:55:55.785-04:00DIY Chalk Paint <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been in an experimental mood. (Somewhere my Mother is shuttering; thinking about all of the toilet bowl experiments I did as a child!) My experimental mood does not come from wanting to see what happens when you mix bleach with ammonia. No, it's coming from the DIYer inside that says "I can make that!" As you may know, I've been playing with chalk paint a lot lately. I like chalk paint because it's so darn easy to use. Ordinary paint requires so much prep! Sanding and priming and sanding and painting and sealing! Ahhhhh! Too much work!<br />
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Chalk paint adheres to most any surface without sanding or priming and then it distresses so nicely, making furniture look like its worn in and loved. Isn't that sweet? Well, Chalk paint is great, but paying for it can mean rearranging the month budget to afford it. At about $40 a quart, it's not easy justifying that to the hubby!<br />
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There are ways; magical ways around paying $40 for a quart of paint. No, it doesn't involve coupons or theft. You make it yourself!<br />
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It's easier that you'd think to whip up a batch of home-made brew. I'm going to tell you a way I did it that cost me ZERO dollars! ZERO!<br />
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First things first. Go to your garage or your scary basement and find your left-over cans of paint. Find the colors you love that are in the same color family. Remember the color wheel folks; opposites on the color wheel make poop brown! Mix your colors together to the desired results and remember this is not an exact science, so don't stress!<br />
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After you've mixed the color you like, take it to your laboratory for further mixing. To achieve the chalkiness of chalk paint, you need a chalk-like medium. Here, you have two options that work well: Baking soda and Plaster of Paris. I'm going to use the later because I have it and quite frankly I like it better. Baking soda has more of a gritty consistency than the Plaster of Paris and in the final step requires a lot more sanding than I'm willing to do.<br />
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I had a bag of Plaster of Paris leftover from one of those stepping stone kits the kids got for Christmas. The hole bag was equal to 2 cups; that was the perfect amount to mix with the half gallon of paint I threw together. Again, I didn't stress so much about the ratio of paint to powder. I feel as long as it's still dripping from the stir and not all clumped up like bread dough, then were batting .300!<br />
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Mix the powder with the paint but understand that there will be little clumps in the paint and that no amount of mixing will change that. Believe me, I got out the immersion blender and mix for several minutes and still had little clumps!<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-66051819483817720882012-10-02T09:27:00.000-04:002012-10-02T09:27:42.602-04:00I'm sorry, this was the best deal ever!I know how annoying it is to read posts about how someone saved a butt load of money with coupons, but listen, when it happens to you, you want to shout it from the rooftops! You want to climb the highest mountain and tell the whole world the wonderful news. You want to grab an old man by his saggy old cheeks, look him square in the eye, and tell him you outsmarted corporate America once again. Or, you just settle for your seven year old son and explain to him your brilliant coupon clipping plan that saved you $20! Seven year old's still don't have a great concept of money, so it's not really the same.<br />
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I've been an annoying clipper for about a year now and I've saved a lot of money, but don't worry, my pantry doesn't look like an episode of hoarders! I get things when I need them. I've found most success with toiletries and paper products; anything from shampoo and paper towels. Sometimes I find great deals and sometimes I go to Costco. It doesn't consume all of my time to clip and plan anymore either. Honestly, you just get used to it and now I have it down to a Sunday night science. I sit in front of Sunday night football with Chris and clip and stuff my coupon binder. I don't have to do anything with it all week; there's nothing to it!<br />
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Like I said, I usually save money here and there, but this week I put my mind to finding all of the really great deals at CVS. I was running LOW on shampoo and conditioner and Chris's pits were really starting to ripen (deodorant.)<br />
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SOooo I planned it all out (You really should never go to CVS without a plan!) See below for my tremendous savings...which I paid for in ALL pocket change. And wouldn'tcha know, there wasn't an old man or a seven year old anywhere to be seen, so I guess I had to share this triumph with you! I HEART you CVS and I heart you readers, for listing to this silly post!<br />
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Hey everybody! I'm actually sitting down at my computer with a cup of coffee with thing 3 and thing 4 playing outside...and they're not fighting! Well, not <span style="font-size: large;">yet</span> anyway. Would you like six meals to plan for this week's dining pleasure? I knew you'd say yes.<br />
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From now on my meal planner is 80% vegetarian, in other words, don't yell at me for the lack of meat entrees! Our diets at the Izzo Household have changed drastically since Papa Izzo's <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3312805607045150693#editor/target=post;postID=5252560157875632854">gall bladder attack</a>. We eat meat one or twice a week, the rest of the time it's plant based proteins baby!</div>
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I'll try to make sure that the meals are kid tested and Papa Izzo approved before I post them. This may not mean a lot to you, but in reality I live with two of the pickiest eaters in America. We're talking texture issues, gross bug-food association issues and don't mix that with that issues. Serious stuff! </div>
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<li id="11458425" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, bell peppers, and onion, and sauté 5 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Add spinach, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until spinach wilts. Stir in pesto. Cool.</span></li>
<li id="11458426" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Whisk egg in bowl, and set aside. Cut 15- x 10-inch piece of parchment paper, and set on work surface. Place 1 sheet puff pastry on parchment paper. Lift parchment with puff pastry, and place parchment-side-down in 9-inch loaf pan. Press pastry into pan, being careful not to let folds get caught in parchment and allowing excess parchment and pastry to hang over sides. Cut squares from second puff pastry sheet, and press onto short sides of parchment-covered pan to make dough shell. Prick bottom of puff pastry all over with fork.</span></li>
<li id="11458427" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Spread goat cheese over bottom of puff pastry. Top with asparagus mixture. Fold excess puff pastry over vegetables, and brush edges with egg.</span></li>
<li id="11458428" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Cut 91/2- x 51/2-inch piece of puff pastry from remaining sheet. Set on top of asparagus mixture, pressing to seal edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes, along with unused pastry scraps and egg.</span></li>
<li id="11458429" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 425°F, and place oven rack on second-lowest level. Brush top of Wellington with egg, and poke 2 or 3 holes in top. Cut decorative leaves and stems from remaining pastry, press onto top of Wellington, and brush with egg. Use tip of small knife to score leaves and top with decorative touches.</span></li>
<li id="11458430" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Bake Wellington 15 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 350°F, and bake 45 minutes more. Cool 15 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="11458431" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Use parchment to lift Wellington from loaf pan. Remove parchment, and transfer Wellington to flat serving plate. Slice, and serve with tomato sauce.</span></li>
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<li id="11462526" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool; pat dry. Mix the broccoli, cheddar, sour cream and chives in a bowl until combined, then squeeze the mixture together with your hands to make it compact.</span></li>
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<li id="11908341" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss sweet potato with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread in an even layer on half of a rimmed baking sheet. Toss beets with 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt; spread on other half of sheet (so that beets don't discolor potatoes). Roast, stirring halfway through, until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.</span></li>
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<li id="11908343" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Thinly slice beet greens. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add greens, leek, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until tender and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in quinoa, thyme, and vegetables; press down using a rubber spatula. Cook until quinoa is warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide among 4 plates; top each with 1 egg, and season with a pinch of pepper.</span></li>
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<li id="11909278" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat 3 Tbsp of olive oil in a large (2-3 qt) saucepan on medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sausage and sauté, stirring often, until the meat is browned. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and fennel seeds to the sauté pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add the tomato, cover the pan, lower the heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="11909279" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">While the sauce is cooking, coat the bottom of a 9x13-inch lasagna or gratin pan (a pan that can handle the heat of a broiler) with a 1 Tbsp oil. Add the cooked polenta (or slices) to the pan. Coat the top of the polenta with a little more olive oil. Broil the polenta about 4 inches from the heating element until golden brown and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="11909280" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Pour sauce over broiled polenta, then arrange mozzarella slices over the top and return the casserole to the broiler. Broil until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.</span></li>
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<li id="11458095" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Pierce potatoes all over with a fork. Place in the microwave and cook on Medium, turning once or twice, until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. (Or use the “potato setting” on your microwave and cook according to the manufacturer’s directions.)</span></li>
<li id="11458096" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Meanwhile, brown meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Increase heat to high, add broccoli and water to the pan, cover, and cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the broccoli; add to the meat.</span></li>
<li id="11458097" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Carefully cut off the top third of the cooked potatoes; reserve the tops for another use. Scoop out the insides into a medium bowl. Place the potato shells in a small baking dish. Add 1/2 cup Cheddar, sour cream, salt and pepper to the potato insides and mash with a fork or potato masher. Add scallions and the potato mixture to the broccoli and meat; stir to combine.</span></li>
<li id="11458098" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Evenly divide the potato mixture among the potato shells and top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Microwave on High until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.</span></li>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 1/2 Cups broccoli</span><ul>
<li>1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets</li>
<li>1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_70" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_98" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 lb. asparagus, cut into 11/2-inch pieces</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_30" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_163" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 5-oz. pkg. baby spinach leaves</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_458" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Desired toppings, such as cooked vegetables, pineapple and ham, or pepperoni</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_681" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 medium russet potatoes</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="a163375_93" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">3 scallions, sliced</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g9" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Baking</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g9_23" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">All Purpose Flour</span><ul>
<li>All-purpose flour, for dusting</li>
<li>All-purpose flour, for rolling</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g15" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Beans, Grains & Rice</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g15_1096" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup cooked quinoa (from 1/4 cup dry)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g13" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Bread & Bakery</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g13_4796354" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 11-ounce tube refrigerated French bread dough (like Pilsbury)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g23" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Canned Goods</h3>
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<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 24-oz. jars Franchesco Rinaldi Sweet and Tasty Tomato</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g18" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Cheese</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g18_226" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 pound (8 ounces) fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch slices</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g18_724" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 3/4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces)</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g18_410" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (4 ounces)</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g18_203" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g18_4796367" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 5-oz. fresh goat cheese (like Chavrie)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g14" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Condiments & Sauces</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g14_499" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 4-oz. jar prepared pesto sauce</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g1" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Dairy</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g1_55" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">6 Large Eggs</span><ul>
<li>4 large eggs</li>
<li>1 large egg</li>
<li>1 large egg</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="merged" id="g1_88" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 Cup Sour Cream + 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream</span><ul>
<li>3 tablespoons sour cream</li>
<li>1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="merged" id="g1_4796243" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 pounds of prepared polenta or polenta grain</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g1_4796371" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1/2 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough (like Pilsbury)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g16" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Frozen Foods</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g16_608" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 17.3-oz. pkg. frozen puff pastry, thawed</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g2" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Meat & Poultry</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g2_32" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 pound sweet Italian sausage (removed from casings)</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g2_143" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">8 ounces 90%-lean ground beef, (see Variation)</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g4" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Oil & Vinegar</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g4_5" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 Tablespoons Olive Oil + 1 Olive Oil</span><ul>
<li>4 Tbsp olive oil</li>
<li>1 Tbs. olive oil</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="merged" id="g4_735" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">2 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g4_234" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g4_6" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">Vegetable oil, for brushing</span></div>
</div>
<div class="group" id="g7" style="color: black; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px;">
<h3 style="border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 19px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 5px 5px 5px 0px;">
Spices</h3>
<div class="merged" id="g7_633" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">4 cloves garlic, minced</span></div>
<div class="merged" id="g7_12" style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/shopping/row_edit.png); background-position: 99% 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; border-bottom-color: rgb(235, 235, 235); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; cursor: pointer; padding: 10px 10px 10px 5px; position: relative;">
<span style="background-image: url(http://www.pepperplate.com/img/check_off.png); background-position: 0px -1px; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; display: block; padding: 1px 0px 1px 25px;">1 Teaspoon Salt + Salt</span><ul>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>Coarse salt and ground pepper</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
</ul>
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Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-35016082552544019492012-09-28T13:00:00.000-04:002012-09-28T13:00:55.487-04:00I'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine. Someone who's been with me through thick and thin...literally. May I introduce, my dear friends, my Fat Jeans.<br />
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These babies were the best. And when I say the best, I mean they were extraordinarily comfortable. They hid the old muffin top like a champ and darn-it, if I wore the right belt, they almost made me appear to have a butt! I loved these jeans. Until it happened. You know what I'm talking about. It's happened to all of us at one time or another. Male and female. Young and old. The tell-tale sign of wear.... the unsightly hole.<br />
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It can be in the knee, the crotch or the butt. It doesn't matter where, it hurts all the same. Then comes the decision: do I repair or start new? Start new, and you have to deal with the time and effort to really break them in, wear them down and make her conform to your non-Barbie contours. It takes work. OR you buy those crappy iron-on patches that fall off after two washes. There IS a third repair option though. One that's not so fun, but promises new found life for your dear old friend.<br />
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We've all seen it on Pinterest, those cute sewn-on patches that make your pants look like high end distressed jeans rather than Grandma's sewing bin quick fix. Ahhh, but then you have to take out the old sewing machine and that's just so much work...Suck it up ANG! Really, I can do this.<br />
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Online you can find a variety of Tutorials on how to do this. People use woolly fabrics, plain old cotton fabrics or old cut-up jeans. I imagine you can use whatever you'd like. The possibilities are endless. I chose something I already had- a denim iron-on patch.<br />
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Thread is another decision left solely to the taste of the seamstress. This seamstress chose blue. Unoriginal, I know.<br />
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Then I zigged and I zagged all over that butt hole...<br />
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I scribbled....<br />
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This is way easy and lots of fun!<br />
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When I was finished, my hole was all closed up and lookin' fine.<br />
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Now, no one will say, "hey, I see your underwear" anymore! My muffin-top will be reigned in where it belongs and my butt will say to the world, "here I am, right here... Wait, look closer. CLOSER! I'm right here!" Alright forget what my butt just said.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-24818880567704576002012-09-25T11:57:00.002-04:002012-09-25T12:26:14.034-04:00New Office for officy thingsDid you miss me? I miss this. But guess what? I'm back. I'm trying to get back to the things I enjoyed before my fourth baby was born and my hormones turned me into a sniveling mess. SOOOO, I'm going to blog three days a week. Hold me to that promise okay?!<br />
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I feel badly because I owe some of you Meal Planner Monday!! Particularly since I started planning healthier meals for my family on a budget! I promise to get you my best and most frugal meals, both good for your wallet and your appendix hole.<br />
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But before I get back to that, here's what I just made for my new home office. It's pretty kick-A if I don't say so myself. My inspiration came from the <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/09/attack-of-the-13-foot-counter/">Young House Love</a>. They created a beautiful office desk, that looks like a custom $$$ built-in!<br />
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I built my office desk using a lot of the same resources they did at Young House Love. HELLO Habitat for Humanity Restore! I love you! Have you been to one? It's freakin' awesome and when you purchase through them, it goes to a great cause.<br />
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At the blog Young House Love, they were able to find cabinets at their Local Restore for a $1 each. What the WHAT? Seeing that, I couldn't bring myself to buy anything for more than $20 a cabinet. SO, I went on the hunt. I called local thrift stores. I called Custom Kitchen Companies to see their inventory of used kitchens. I check craigslist everyday. All this with no luck. You know the problem with trying to find kitchen cabinets is that people want to sell the whole set. BLAH!<br />
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Finally I tried our local Habitat Store. I didn't try this first because it was 40 minutes away home and I needed to find babysitting. Do you know how hard that is to do with four kids? You know the drill. But alas, the stars aligned and I was able to pull together a trip to Norristown, find babysitting (Thank God for grandparents!) and get there the day of their 25% OFF EVERYTHING sale! I win! I purchased four cabinets originally $10.00 each for $7.50 each. I bought all those knobs for 75¢ each. I also found two cans of Minwax stain in ebony for the custom built counter top for 75¢ each.<br />
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And I used the Tutorial from <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.com/2009/08/making-new-desk.html"> Aubrey and Lindsey's Little House Blog</a> to construct the desk counter-top. I use the word I, as if I actually did this myself. My Husband did the constructing and I sanded and stained.<br />
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The lumber and the hardware cost $54.67. The whole project cost...drum roll please...<span style="font-size: large;">$94.39! </span>Gotta love that! And I do.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-84803202987126691662012-06-25T09:15:00.000-04:002012-06-25T09:15:56.732-04:00Meal Planner MondayChallenge! Plan meals that are healthy and inexpensive! Can it be done? I think it can! Why you might ask would I proclaim such a bold declaration?! The proof is in my muffin top baby. Since beginning our our extreme lifestyle change, mainly eating more leafy greens and less meat, I've dropped quite a few pounds! How many, I do not know. You'd need to own a scale to now those important details and that contraption was banned from my house years ago. The true test is pant fitting without extreme overhang. It's a beautiful thing when you can pull up your pants and have them fit around your hips. Now if I only hand a butt to hold them up!<br />
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<li class="item" id="19656368" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/2</span> cup quinoa,</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656369" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> cup water</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656370" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cup orange juice </span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656371" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cup chopped fresh cilantro</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656372" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> tablespoons rice vinegar</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656373" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> teaspoons toasted sesame oil </span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656374" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> teaspoon minced fresh ginger </span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656375" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/8</span> teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656376" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Pinch of cayenne pepper</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19656377" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> small mango, diced </span></li>
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<li class="item" id="19656379" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="ingquantity" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">1</span><span style="background-color: white;"> cup canned black beans, rinsed </span></li>
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<li id="8329413" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Toast quinoa in a small dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until it crackles and becomes aromatic, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a fine sieve and rinse thoroughly. Return the quinoa to the pot and add water. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="8329414" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Meanwhile, whisk orange juice, cilantro, vinegar, oil, ginger, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Add mango, bell pepper, beans and scallions; toss to coat.</span></li>
<li id="8329415" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">When the quinoa is finished cooking, add to the mango mixture and toss to combine.</span></li>
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<li><b>Total Cost of this meal: $7.00</b></li>
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<span class="text" id="cphMiddle_cphMain_lblTitle"><a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/moo_shu_vegetables.html">Moo Shu Vegetables</a></span></h2>
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<li class="item" id="19657454" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">3</span> teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19657455" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">4</span> large eggs, lightly beaten</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19657456" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> teaspoons minced fresh ginger</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="19657460" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> bunch scallions, sliced, divided</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19657461" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19657462" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> tablespoon rice vinegar</span></li>
<li class="item" id="19657463" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> tablespoons hoisin sauce</span></li>
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<li id="8329863" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs; cook, stirring gently, until set, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to a plate.</span></li>
<li id="8329864" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Wipe out the pan and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, 1 minute. Add shredded vegetables, bean sprouts, half the sliced scallions, soy sauce and vinegar. Stir to combine. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until the vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the reserved eggs and hoisin; cook, uncovered, stirring and breaking up the scrambled eggs, until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining scallions and remove from the heat.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="19657386" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/3</span> cup lime juice</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="19657389" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">3/4</span> teaspoon ground cumin</span></li>
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<li id="8329827" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Cook rice in a large pot of boiling salted water, until al dente, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and rinse. Place in a large bowl, toss with beans and set aside.</span></li>
<li id="8329828" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Meanwhile, preheat grill.</span></li>
<li id="8329829" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Oil the grill rack. Grill corn, onions and bell pepper, turning frequently, until tender and charred, 10 to 12 minutes.</span></li>
<li id="8329830" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Cut kernels from cobs and add to reserved rice and beans. Dice the bell pepper and half the onions; add to the rice mixture. Place the remaining onions in a mixing bowl. Peel and dice avocado; add half to rice mixture and half to the bowl with sliced onions.</span></li>
<li id="8329831" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Whisk salsa, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, oil and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss 3 tablespoons of the salsa mixture with sliced onions and avocado. Toss the rest with rice mixture.</span></li>
<li id="8329832" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Spoon rice mixture onto a serving dish and top with onion-avocado mixture. Serve with chips, if desired.</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 15px;"><b style="font-size: medium;">Total Cost of this meal: $14.00</b></li>
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<li id="8330461" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, green beans and corn and cook, stirring, until beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; stir in ricotta, Monterey Jack, the remaining 1/4 cup chives, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring gently, until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.</span></li>
<li id="8330462" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">To roll crêpes, place one on a piece of parchment or wax paper (or leave it on the piece of plastic separating the crêpes in the package). Spoon one-fourth of the vegetable-cheese mixture (about 3/4 cup) down the center of the crêpe. Use the paper (or plastic) to help you gently roll the crêpe around the filling. Place the crêpe seam-side down on a dinner plate. Repeat with the remaining crêpes and filling. Serve each crêpe topped with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce and more chives, if desired.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="19661003" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> tablespoons all-purpose flour</span></li>
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<li id="8331371" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Meanwhile, whisk broth and flour in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until just beginning to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth mixture to the pan, bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese, tarragon (or dill or chives) and salt.</span></li>
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<li id="8111511" style="margin: 8px 20px 0px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Meanwhile, mash garlic and salt into a paste with the side of a chef’s knife or back of a spoon. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic paste and shallots and cook, stirring often, until just starting to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar, mustard and pepper; remove from the heat.</span></li>
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So, on to my latest project.<br />
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We talked chalk paint in recent weeks. I painted my dinning room chairs in Annie Sloan's <i><b>Old White</b></i> Chalk Paint.<br />
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Loving the way chalk paint goes on with little to no prep, I decided to also paint my corner hutch and side table.<br />
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If you remember, chalk paint isn't cheap, the price plus shipping comes to nearly $47.00, so I took my little time picking a color. I poured over color swatches and sweated it out for nearly four weeks. In my extensive sweating and research I came across this ridiculous commercial spot for a major competitor of Annie Sloan's magic paint.<br />
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Okay if you made it through this video, I'm proud of you. It pained me to my very core, especially when Lisa Loeb there began her little dance routine. Ugg!<br />
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Even though the video above was hard to endure, it did make me want to try CeCe Caldwell's paint. I especially enjoyed the price, it was nearly $6.00 cheaper! $6.00 whole dollars! Alright, you're still paying 40 bucks for a quart of paint, but chalk paint is the shiz and once you go chalk you'll never...er...I can't think of a word that rhymes with chalk. Oh well, you'll never want to use latex paint again, except on your walls.<br />
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There were a couple things I didn't enjoy about picking CeCe Caldwell paint. First the paint swatches they use to show you the paint color are lacking big time. That at least Annie Sloan got right. You almost feel a let down when you see the paint selection. But if you google the colors individually, you can find some nice examples of the colors used in real-time. And that's how I settled on <i><b>Smoky Mountain. </b></i><br />
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Let just get to the point and show you how my furniture pieces turned out:<br />
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Here's a close up of the painted surface:<br />
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I let some of the old paint color show through. It still makes me want to cry when I see it. That's how you know you hit nail right on the head and made a spectacular piece. It's when you catch yourself looking at it and misting up a bit. Okay, maybe I'm a bit emotional, but I'm so happy with the results.<br />
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By the way here's how much paint I had left after I finished these two projects:<br />
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That's about half a can. Not too bad if you ask me!<br />
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So how did CeCe measure up to Annie? Let's find out shall we?<br />
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Over all they are both winners, but I really felt that the CeCe paint took this round.<br />
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My next fun experiment is to try to make chalk paint! That should be fun.<br />
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I have to talk about a little friend that most of us still have living beneath our livers. Hopefully for you its not a bottle of schnapps. I'm actually referring to the gallbladder.<br />
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Don't be upset if you no longer have one. I have a lot of friends and family who don't. However if you do have you gallbladder and you eat a steady western diet (a diet high in fat and sugars) you and your gallbladder might have some problems getting along.<br />
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This is where we found ourselves yesterday morning the hubby got up with tell-tale gallbladder attack symptoms. In case you're wondering a gallbladder attack sounds like, here is what Chris was complaining of: <i>The pain began on the right hand side of his body, underneath the rib cage. It spread around to his back radiating in the area of the shoulder blades. It was a full yet painful bloated feeling, which kept him up for most of the night. </i><br />
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You can find more on symptoms of a gallbladder attack on <a href="http://www.gallbladderattack.com/gallbladdersymptoms.shtml">GallbladderAttack.com</a>.<br />
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This is not the first time my husband has dealt with gallbladder issues, a few years ago he was in the ER with an attack that was not labeled a gallbladder attack, thankfully or they might have opted to remove it.<br />
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There is a connection between serious digestive health problems and the western diet. A diet high in processed foods, fat and sugar is slowly killing us. This is no surprise though. It's just hard to do because those foods taste so good!! I will admit that I can't go full-on healthy eater. I need to eat buffalo chicken dip sometimes. I pretty sure I might die otherwise! But I think that you have to start somewhere and at least we had a pretty decent foundation to build on. I cook all of our meals, we eat out once or twice a month if we're lucky and in the summer I grow most of our produce. But obviously this is not enough. Chris's gallbladder is telling me as much!<br />
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We have to make this change for Chris's sake. Even he, in all of his pizza lovin', picky eating ways sees that. Though he's not been on board with healthy eating in the past, pain and a sleepless night has made him a bit more eager to try, even after he found out he'll have to drink tall glasses of beet juice to do it! This will be a challenge for him to say the least. But we're in it together.<br />
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I bought a juicer!<br />
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Meet my new friend, the Jack LaLanne Juicer:<br />
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Isn't he nice? I did about twenty minutes of research on juicer and needed to get one fast! I found this one at Walmart for $99.99.<br />
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It's pretty easy to clean and I even over-heated it with a giant beet, but found out it has an automatic shut-off for over zealous beet juicers, preventing it from frying the motor! Thank the Lord it all turned out okay. It shut off and after five minutes I turned it back on and got right back to juicing.<br />
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Chris was on his way to better health and red pee. Really beet juice is very potent it will leave you with red pee and crimson bowel movements. (I'll refrain from attaching pictures of that!) <br />
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Mmmm Good and Chris approved!<br />
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Let's talk about Annie Sloan paint. If you're not familiar, Annie Sloan is a mad scientist who created what some tout as the best paint in the world.<br />
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If you have had the good fortune to hear about Annie Sloan Chalk paint and have gone a step further to check it out at your local retailer, you see that this miracle paint comes at quite a price. Almost $35 for 32 fluid ounces and when you tack on shipping and handling we're looking at a $47 for a quart of paint. You see to me, a one-income family housewife, who is taking a Dave Ramsey Finance class; this was a frivolous purchase if I ever made one!<br />
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Nevertheless, there is a lot of hype about this paint among the DIYer crowd, and I don't want to be the last one to the rodeo!<br />
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Truthfully in taking this class by Dave Ramsey, I've had this renewed sense that when I purchase something, I want it to be quality, so I'm not replacing or retouching it in six months. In doing my research, I've found the chalk paint created by Annie Sloan is supposed to be just that- Quality.<br />
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The story truly begins last fall when I found this vintage table on craigslist. At the time, I was looking for a table with collapsible sides so it would be able to fit into a small space. I loved how this thing could virtually fold up and fit into your purse. Well not that small, but it is very versatile with two collapsing sides and two extenders that can be removed. <br />
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As I mentioned before it was a vintage table which translates into, it needed some extra love. This Sprague & Carlton maple dinning set was most likely crafted in the 1950s, and it screams Betty Draper's dinning room, well more like Peggy's mom's dinning room (think Mad Men, then you'll get the joke.) The finish was wearing off the chairs, and the table top desperately needed to be sanded and refinished. With a list, a mile long of things to do with this table set and the weather not cooperating at all, it just sat waiting for a little spray paint, or so I thought.<br />
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Sometimes waiting is the best thing that can happen to a project, because it allows us a little time to research. My extensive research (me sitting with a cup of coffee looking at blogs in the morning) led me to Annie Sloan paint. I mean, yeah I've seen it used my Miss Mustard Seed and Censational girl and thought awe that's nice. However, it was sitting on my butt and really thinking about the quality and primer-free coverage that this paint offered that convinced me to try. And try I did!<br />
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My order was placed with a local distributor, and I waited with anticipation until my UPS package arrived! I have to admit when that package was finally delivered all I could think was, "Crap, this is small!!" I hoped that it would cover my table and chairs without having to stop halfway through.<br />
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I set to work on my first chair. I used a small flat head brush to apply the paint. It was a bit like creating sand art with tweezers, but the finished project was well worth the elbow grease. The finish is beautiful and that stuff really does stick to all surfaces as it promises! I roughed up the edges for a little character, because nothing says, "I've been through years of use" like fake scratches.<br />
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The table is next, but I'm going to need a weekend for that one.<br />
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Oh and as an extra bonus I still have half a can of paint left and here's what I do with leftover paint. This trick keeps it fresh for up to five years!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">There was still precious paint left in the can. So I added a little water to get every last drop. WHAT?! This stuff was over a dollar an ounce and I'm cheap!</span></td></tr>
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Good Monday to you! I have so many happy, wonderful and fun things to share with you this week. I've been so busy it's been so hard to sit down for any length of time a type up posts about what I've been doing. I guess that's life with a teething one year old and sneaky two year old! I'm just hoping to have time to catch up with you soon! In the mean time, I just put together a meal planner for this fine Monday afternoon.<br />
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8 pork chops (1/2 inch thick)</div>
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt</div>
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil</div>
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1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of
celery soup, undiluted</div>
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2/3 cup milk</div>
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1/2 cup sour cream</div>
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1/2 teaspoon salt</div>
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1/4 teaspoon pepper</div>
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1 (26 ounce) package frozen shredded
hash brown potatoes</div>
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided</div>
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1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions,
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Sprinkle pork chops with seasoned
salt. In a skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil.</div>
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In a large bowl, combine the soup,
milk, sour cream, salt and pepper; stir in hash browns, 3/4 cup
cheese and half of the onions. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in.
x 2-in. baking dish. Arrange pork chops on top.</div>
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Cover and bake at 350 degrees for
40 minutes.</div>
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Uncover; sprinkle with the
remaining cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or
until potatoes are tender, cheese is melted and meat juices run
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br /><br /> 1.5kg
whole free-range chicken<br /> 5 tbsp red wine vinegar<br /> 4 tbsp maple
syrup/ honey<br /> 1 tsp ground cinnamon<br /> 1 tbsp sesame
seeds<br /><br /><u><b>Directions</b></u></div>
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<br /> 1. Preheat the oven to
200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Season the chicken and pour 2 tablespoons
vinegar into the body cavity. Put in a roasting tin and roast for 1
hour 10 minutes.<br /><br /> 2. Meanwhile, mix together the remaining
vinegar with the syrup, cinnamon and sesame seeds. Brush half the
mixture over the chicken and roast for a further 10 minutes. Brush
with the remaining glaze and return to the oven for a final 10
minutes, until the chicken is deeply golden and shiny. Rest for 5
minutes before carving. Serve with roasted carrots and leeks.</div>
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u></div>
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<br /> 12 ounces Rigatoni<br /> 4
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil<br /> 1 lb. Cajun style sausage<br /> 1/4
cup shallots, minced<br /> 1 tablespoon garlic, minced<br /> 1/4 cup dry
white wine<br /> 2 tablespoons lemon juice<br /> 1 1/2 cups heavy
cream<br /> 1 cup fresh spinach, de-ribbed, rinsed<br /> 1/2 cup Parmesan
cheese, grated<br /> 3 tablespoons chives, chopped fine<br /> *OPTIONAL
Omit ½ pound sausage and substitute with 1 lb shrimp and 2
tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to coat.</div>
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<u><b>Directions</b></u><br /><br /> 1.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until
al-dente. Drain, coat with half the oil to prevent sticking. Cover
and keep warm<br /> 2. Cut sausage into one inch pieces.<br /> 3. Heat
a skillet over high heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink
in center and lightly brown on outside. Remove to plate with paper
towel, cover to keep warm. Pour out grease in skillet<br /> 4. In
same skillet, heat over high, add remaining oil. add shallots. cook
until translucent. Add garlic. Cook an additional 15 seconds. Add
wine and lemon juice away from heat. Cook until almost dry,
scrapping bits from bottom of pan<br /> 5. Add heavy cream and
sausage. Cook until cream reduces in half<br /> (6. Meanwhile, (If
adding shrimp) heat a dry non-stick skillet over high heat under
high ventilation. Toss shrimp in cajun seasoning to coat, shake off
excess. Cook shrimp just until no longer translucent.)<br /> 7. Add
spinach, pasta, and half the Parmesan to the sauce. Toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper. Cook an additional 30 seconds or until
spinach wilts<br /> 8. Divide among 4 bowls. Top with remaining
Parmesan, chives, and shrimp. Serve with crusty french bread.</div>
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br />
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4 potatoes peeled and cubed</div>
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1/2lb.bacon</div>
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4 cups chicken broth</div>
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1 ½ cups whipping cream</div>
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1 cup sharp cheddar</div>
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1 bay leaf</div>
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2 tsp sage</div>
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2 tsp thyme</div>
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2 tablespoons butter</div>
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<u><b>Directions</b></u></div>
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1. saute bacon in a frying pan.</div>
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2. When bacon is crisp and you can
touch it, crumble into pieces and set aside.</div>
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3. In the same pan add 2 tablespoons
of butter. When the butter has melted sprinkle in 2 tsp each of the
sage and thyme.</div>
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4. To the herbed butter add the
chicken broth, whipping cream, bay leaf and four potatoes</div>
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and simmer until the potatoes are
tender.</div>
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5. Add the cup of cheese to the stock
and stir until melted through. Add the bacon and stir.</div>
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br />
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<br /> 12 cream or plain crackers<br /> 8
sprigs of fresh Italian parsley<br /> 2 heaped teaspoons Dijon
mustard<br /> 1 pound good-quality ground beef<br /> 1 large egg<br /> Sea
salt and freshly ground black pepper<br /> Olive oil<br /> 6 burger buns
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Optional toppings for the burgers:</div>
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1 romaine or butterhead lettuce<br /> 3
tomatoes<br /> 1 red onion<br /> 3 or 4 pickles</div>
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<u><b>Directions</b></u></div>
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To make your burger<br /><br /> Wrap the
crackers in a kitchen towel and smash up until fine, breaking up any
big bits with your hands, and put them into a large bowl. Finely
chop the parsley, including the stalks. Add the parsley, mustard,
and ground beef to the bowl. Crack in the egg and add a good pinch of
salt and pepper. With clean hands, scrunch and mix everything up
well. Divide into 6 and pat and mold each piece into a roundish
shape about 3/4-inch thick. Drizzle the burgers with oil, put on a
plate, cover and place in the refrigerator until needed (this helps
them to firm up).<br /><br /> To cook your burger<br /><br /> Preheat a large
grill pan or frying pan for about 4 minutes on a high heat. Turn the
heat down to medium. Place the burgers on the grill pan or in the
frying pan and use a turner to lightly press down on them, making
sure the burger is in full contact. Cook them to your liking for 3 or
4 minutes on each side — you may need to cook them in two
batches.<br /><br /> To serve your burger<br /><br /> Wash and dry a few
small lettuce leaves, tearing up the larger ones. Slice the tomatoes.
Peel and finely slice the red onion. Slice the pickles lengthways as
thinly as you can. Place all this on a platter and put it in the
middle of the table with plates, cutlery, ketchup, and drinks.
Transfer your burgers to another plate and carefully wipe your
frying pan or grill pan clean with paper towels. Halve your burger
buns and lightly toast them on the grill pan or in the frying pan.
You could also serve your hamburgers with a chopped salad.</div>
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<u><b>Ingredients</b></u><br />
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1/2 cup prepared salsa</div>
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1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream</div>
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1 teaspoon canola oil</div>
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1 medium onion, chopped</div>
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3 cloves garlic, minced</div>
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1 pound 93%-lean ground turkey</div>
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2 large plum tomatoes, diced</div>
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1 14-ounce can kidney beans, rinsed</div>
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2 teaspoons ground cumin</div>
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2 teaspoons chili powder</div>
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro</div>
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8 cups shredded romaine lettuce</div>
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1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese</div>
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<u><b>Directions</b></u></div>
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Combine salsa and sour cream in a
large bowl.</div>
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<li><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
Heat oil in a large nonstick
skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring
often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add turkey and cook,
stirring often and crumbling with a wooden spoon, until cooked
through, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, cumin and chili
powder; cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, 2 to
3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in cilantro and 1/4 cup of the
salsa mixture.</div>
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Add lettuce to the remaining salsa
mixture in the bowl; toss to coat. To serve, divide the lettuce
among 4 plates, top with the turkey mixture and sprinkle with
cheese.</div>
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<b><u>GRAND TOTAL:</u> <span style="font-size: large;"> $69.89</span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/4 cup shallots</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 cup fresh
spinach<br />1 tablespoon garlic</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 romaine or
butterhead lettuce</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">8 sprigs of fresh
Italian parsley</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 medium onion</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3 cloves garlic</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 large plum
tomatoes</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/4 cup chopped
fresh cilantro</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">8 cups shredded
romaine lettuce</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4 potatoes</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">3 tablespoons
chives</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 tablespoons
lemon juice</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Optional: </span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> 3
tomatoes for slicing</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 red
onion<br /> 3 or 4 pickles</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">DAIRY</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/4 cup
reduced-fat sour cream</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/2 cup shredded
sharp Cheddar cheese</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 large egg</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 tablespoons
butter</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 ½ cups whipping
cream</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 cup sharp
cheddar</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 1/2 cups heavy
cream<br />1/2 cup Parmesan cheese</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2/3 cup milk</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/2 cup sour cream</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 cup shredded
Cheddar cheese</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">BAKING/SPICES</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil plus more for sauteing</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 teaspoon canola
oil</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 tablespoon
vegetable oil</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 teaspoons ground
cumin</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 teaspoons chili
powder</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Sea salt </span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 teaspoon
seasoned salt</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">ground black
pepper</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 bay leaf</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 tsp sage</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">2 tsp thyme</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 tsp ground
cinnamon<br />1 tbsp sesame seeds </span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/4 teaspoon
pepper</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">*OPTIONAL 2
tablespoon of Cajun seasoning </span></span>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">MEAT</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 lb. Cajun style
sausage</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 whole chicken</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 pound 93%-lean
ground turkey</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 pound
good-quality ground beef</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1/2lb.bacon</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">8 pork chops (1/2
inch thick)</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">*OPTIONAL 1 lb
shrimp</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CANNED</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 14-ounce can
kidney beans</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4 cups chicken
broth</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 (10.75 ounce)
can condensed cream of celery soup</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">1 (2.8 ounce) can
French-fried onions</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">SNACK</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">12 cream or plain
crackers</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">CONDIMENTS<br />2
heaped teaspoons Dijon mustard</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">4 tbsp maple
syrup/ honey</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">5 tbsp red wine
vinegar</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Monday Everyone. Here are six meals for your eating pleasure. Be sure to go to</span><a href="http://www.allyou.com/static/weekly-circulars/grocery-circular-welcome/" style="font-size: x-large;"> AllYou.com</a><span style="font-size: large;"> to check out ingredients on sale in your area!</span><br />
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<li id="4268515" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cook edamame according to package instructions.</span></span></li>
<li id="4268516" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain edamame and set 3/4 cup aside.</span></span></li>
<li id="4268517" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">In a blender, whirl remaining 1 cup edamame with ginger, lemon juice, salt, and about 1/3 to 1/2 cup reserved cooking water.</span></span></li>
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<li id="4268741" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Prepare pasta according to directions. Drain and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.</span></li>
<li id="4268742" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sauté onion 5 minutes or until just brown. Add garlic, and cook about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add greens; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until greens are tender, stirring occasionally.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="10320632" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> carrot, coarsely chopped</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10320634" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> pound ground chuck beef</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10320635" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10320636" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cup flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="10320639" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano</span></li>
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<li id="4268898" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When almost smoking, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground beef. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour. Finish bolognese with Pecorino Romano.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="10321131" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/4</span> teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10321132" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> large eggs</span></li>
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<li id="4269132" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 350°.</span></li>
<li id="4269133" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, chopped carrot, dried oregano, and minced garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Cool.</span></li>
<li id="4269134" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Combine onion mixture, 1/2 cup ketchup, and the remaining ingredients except cooking spray in a large bowl.</span></li>
<li id="4269135" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Spoon the meat mixture into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Top each with 2 teaspoons ketchup. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a thermometer registers 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes.</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="10321483" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/2</span> onion, diced</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10321484" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated</span></li>
<li class="item" id="10321485" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> tablespoon(s) seasoned rice wine vinegar</span></li>
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<li class="item" id="10321487" style="margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 4px;"><span class="content"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> whole jalapeno, diced, seeded</span></li>
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<li id="4269273" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; margin-top: 8px;"><span class="text" style="font-weight: normal;">Spray your crock-pot dish and add beef and jalapenos. Combine the rest of the ingredients ina bowl then pour over the roast. Cover, and cook on low for 8-10 hours. Remove from pot and shred beef, add some of the leftover liquid. Serve in warm corn tortillas with slaw.</span></li>
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-53014265946081180032012-02-07T12:34:00.005-05:002012-02-07T12:34:57.564-05:00A new drive to SIMPLIFY!I apologize for yet another LONG absence! I feel like I owe you all 5 meal plans and a few jokes. I don't have that today. What I do have for you is some fresh insight on simplifying and my journey to FINALLY getting there!!<br />
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It all started when I came back from Haiti. Something just clicked inside of me and I came home eager, no desperate, to find a way to purge myself of unnecessary clutter and things.<br />
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Being in Haiti and experiencing people who had so little in the way of material things, yet so much in rich culture and community and for goodness sake, such a laid back attitude, made me realize how having so much "stuff" is holding me back and keeping me captive. I am a prisoner to my clutter.<br />
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My things, require a lot of maintenance. They need to be cleaned and put away and organized and told they look pretty and that they're not fat in that outfit...see what I'm getting at? My stuff was a needy girlfriend and I really needed to break things off with her. After all, she adds nothing to our relationship except stress and frustration.<br />
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What's a gal to do? Where do I start? How do finally break it off with my stuff?<br />
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Well, I actually have an answer to that. I stumbled upon a wonderful, realistic book about simplifying. The ironic part is this book was written by a blogger I quoted once on this very blog, but I didn't realize who she was until I was half way through the book! The book is<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Organized-Simplicity-Clutter-Free-Approach-Intentional/dp/1440302634"><i> Organized Simplicity </i>by<i> </i>Tsh Oxenreider</a> </b>the founder of <a href="http://simplemom.net/">Simple Mom</a>.<br />
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If you are where I am in life and looking for a uncomplicated way to simplify your life, then this book is for you!<br />
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Where do I start? I read the book cover to cover. Then I cried, rent my clothes and dunmped ashes on my head. A bit extreme? Perhaps. But to understand why this book means SO much to me, you have to understand where I am right now.<br />
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I've been suffering with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after the traumatic birth of my fourth (and last) child, for nearly a year now. Couple that with a natural bend toward anxiety and depression and what you've got there is the perfect storm of crazy. To make matters worse I've been struggling to try to simplify my life, to free up time for the things I truly enjoy like creating and hanging out with my family. It felt like no matter what I did to try to simplify, it just felt like too big a job. I couldn't find the ambition to get started.<br />
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When I cracked into Tsh's book, I was overwhelmed with how simply things were spelled out. I know that sound dumb, but I've read books on simplicity before that were so complicated, it felt like being simple was too hard unless you had the latest and greatest for the organization store. But alas, it's not too complicated to get simple. Don't get me wrong, it's not complicated, but it does require work. But with three boxes in hand and a pack of yard sale price tags, I set to work on my living room.<br />
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In Organized Simplicity, Tsh recommends creating a mission statement to keep you on track as you de-clutter and organize. Honestly as I thought on this, I felt a bit overwhelmed to have the perfect statement. I just couldn't find the right words. There I go again, making it harder than it has to be. After slapping myself clear across the face for being so complicated, I realized my goal was to be able to tidy up in ten minutes flat. At this point, cleaning up my living room took more like twenty minutes and that doesn't include sweeping and mopping. I wanted to be able to have this room picked up, swept and mopped in ten minutes. In fact I want it to be that easy with each room in my house. So there it is. My mission statement is to have the rooms in my house cleaned up in ten minutes each.<br />
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With this goal in my brain, I rolled up my sleeves and set to work. I grabbed three boxes. One I labeled <b><i>Keep</i></b>. The next I labeled <b style="font-style: italic;">Sell. </b>Finally the last box I labeled <b style="font-style: italic;">Maybe. </b>This last one was for the stuff I had to ask the Hubbers about. It consisted mostly of wires and plugs...he's a techy.<br />
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My guidelines for keeping and selling were this: If it made me happy and I found it beautiful, then I kept it. If it was forgettable, demanding or useless it went in the sell box. I think that everyone's guidelines are different, so if you attempt this in your own home, remember that it has to be what works for you.<br />
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After a successful purge, it was time to scrub the room from top to bottom. Tsh's book comes with excellent step by step instruction if cleaning leaves you scatterbrained and unsure where to start. Honestly though, once the excess of clutter is removed from the room and all you see is furniture and a few things, cleaning feels a lot like a breath of fresh air than a punch in the belly.<br />
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Here is the result of my week long de-clutter and clean session.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-87368561331300225382012-01-17T11:54:00.000-05:002012-01-17T11:54:31.707-05:00I'm BACK!!!<span style="font-size: large;">I'm back from Haiti and it was a wonderful trip!!</span><br />
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I have to say, I went into this with a preconceived notion of what Haiti was like. My image of Haiti came from what we all saw two years ago after the earthquake. It's funny how quickly places like that are forgotten after all the news coverage goes away. I think, in my mind, it was going to be like all of the pictures you see of Port-Au-Prince in the aftermath of the earthquake; rubble, tent cities and displaced people.<br />
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Port was still a bit messy, but it was functional and bustling with people. Haiti isn't the same place it was two years ago. Life is moving on. The people are resilient and things are improving. Buildings are being repaired and with the election of new president with a desire for change, Haiti is finally changing for the better!<br />
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The people of Haiti, including my new Brother-in-Law, are kind and welcoming. It's is the kind of place you have to look everyone in the eye and say hello. Such a stark contrast to the East Coast of the U.S. where doing that is bound to get you flipped off or worse mugged!<br />
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Though our flight arrived in Port-Au-Prince, we spent most of our time in the town of Montrouis, which can be best explained as a coastal rural area of Haiti. Below is a picture of the Mission house we stayed at. It was beautiful!<br />
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The entire trip wasn't exactly like staying a a five star hotel though. Electricity was spotty coming on and off whenever it fancied and generators supplied most of the power while we were there. Water for indoor plumbing like toilets and showers were gravity fed from cisterns on the roof. And I could go on and on about the COLD showers! Internet was down while were there, so there was NO Googled answers for the questions we had about types of birds and fish we saw around us.<br />
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The whole trip had a different meaning for me and what I'm trying to accomplish with the blog. The simplicity there was so overwhelmingly refreshing! I left with a renewed determination to further simplify my life. Without TV, the internet and a million other distractions that we have in the states, I felt sooooo relaxed. That's something I haven't felt in a long time!</div>
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See that beautiful couple? That's my sister and her new husband.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-42357740574307859712012-01-12T16:24:00.000-05:002012-01-12T16:24:44.430-05:00Packing and finding time for a project or two.So I'm packing. Okay I lie. I'm doing the laundry so I can pack. Why do we have so much clothing? We should all have three outfits each, all the same color family, so I don't need to separate the laundry! Well, maybe not. I would have to do the laundry more frequently then. Urggggg!<br />
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I digress. Anyway, I'm getting ready for a trip, but I have some exciting things happening around the old Izzo homestead too!<br />
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It all started last week. We had to go into Philadelphia, so I could get my passport renewed super fast. Yeah, I pulled that puppy out and realized it still had my maiden name on it! Oops! So I had to rush into the city and have it expedited. It was a rather long and painful process, but I made it out alive and now I have a valid passport to get into Haiti. Since we were in the city, we decided to make a little time to test the cheese steaks.<br />
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We went to Pat's King of Steaks and ordered two cheese steaks "Wit-out." (Proper Philly lingo) We then took our steaks back to the warm car and scarfed them down. Then I look up to see Geno's and said to Chris "Hey, wanna try Geno's too?" Chris, never one to turn down a cheese steak, agreed and off we went to Geno's for cheese steak number two.<br />
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Yeah, I had two cheese steaks in a row. Which I must say was rather alarming, because I was still not full after I ate them both. Can you say smaller portions Ang!<br />
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Anyway, we both thought that Pat's had better steak and Geno's had better rolls. I think they should consider going into business together and combining there recipes. After all, I hear that Jim's and Tony Luke's also have cheese steaks to die for.<br />
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How did I just talk about cheese steaks so long? Gosh I need to loose some weight!<br />
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So on our way home I had to go to the bathroom. I mean, I just ate two cheese steaks! So, we stopped at Ikea in Conshohocken. I'm a firm believer that when you use a bathroom the establishment needs to be compensated for the toilet paper, so I bought a cute little hangy thinger. It's Swedish name was Grundall and if you have a dirty mind...like Chris does (not me!) You went somewhere with that name that was totally inappropriate for public and then joked out loud about it. Yeah, you're just going to have to Google it!<br />
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Since we were in the neighborhood, we also stopped at Ashley Furniture and tried out some of the couches in the showroom. We hadn't intended to but anything, but they were having a super sale, like a <u>SUPER DUPER SALE</u>. We ended up leaving with a very reasonably priced sofa and loveseat. Thank you Christmas!<br />
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Well my furniture arrives in two to three weeks and since the furniture is tawny, I figured the living room wall color has to change!! The walls were due anyway. There were so many beautiful drawings on them from my little artist Abigail, but it was time for them to be covered up.<br />
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Now my living room is a lovely shade of happy blue and I must say it is much brighter and cheery in that room. Do you notice that old homes tend to NOT have enough windows? I guess it's because they needed dim lighting to hide their imperfections due to a lack of really good foundation makeup. Thank the Lord for modern times!<br />
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I also took it upon myself to further purge the other rooms of the house of unnecessary "stuff." This led to refinishing some side tables and finally completing the rolling island I made from an old wall cabinet.<br />
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See, I do keep busy still, I just don't have the time I wish I did to post it. I have a two year old an almost 1 year old to contend with. I love them though and wouldn't trade them for anything! That's what I have to tell myself everyday, so I don't trade them for an hour of alone time and a bar of chocolate! Because some days, I'll be honest, it's tempting.<br />
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Just kidding- No I'm not. Yes I am. Nope.<br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-17319559669275896742012-01-10T10:40:00.000-05:002012-01-10T10:40:02.073-05:00TuesdayHello all. Please excuse my tardiness! I do not have a Meal planner Monday for you this week and here's why;<br />
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Angie's going to Haiti in three days! </div>
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I know, you're like "Pump the breaks, Ang! Haiti?" to which I respond, "yeah I know, but my baby sister's getting married...in Haiti!"<br />
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So in three days, I'm getting on a plane and heading off to the lovely town of Montrouis (pronounced <i>Mo-Wee</i>.) where my sister, Rebekah lives and works and is getting married.<br />
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My sister works for a wonderful mission in Montrouis called<a href="http://lifeconnectionmission.org/"> Life Connections</a>. (Please visit the link!) Here they provide education, medical care, food and other basic needs to the people of Montrouis. She's been involved with the mission for over two years and it was through the mission and her work there that she met her Husband-to-be Alex.<br />
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This is Alex and his adopted son Corsange. Here is the story of how Alex adopted Corsange<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Six year old Corsange was brought to the mission’s gates. His loving grandfather sobbed as he told Dale Moyers that he did not have the funds or resources to take care of his grandson. He was so desperate he was going to give his grandson to a restaurant so that he could live and work there. Never has LCM been given the opportunity to help a child as they have Corsange. Dale asked, 22 year old and LCM employee, Alex Binot to help. Alex simply said Corsange would become his son. Corsange is now 10 years old and still living with his “Father” Alex, attending the College Education Excellence and is in the top of his class. He is a happy and healthy soccer player and nothing makes the mission happier than knowing we have in fact saved this boy’s childhood.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Corsange is now my Nephew! So see I have a lot to look forward to. Please keep me in your prayers. I hope to have a lot of pictures to share when I get back!! </span></span></div>
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Wow, January is off to a depressing start. I was visiting a dying neighbor in the hospital yesterday and I have a funeral to go to today. Not exactly the most uplifting start to the year, but it certainly makes you realize how lucky you are to have health and happiness.<br />
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Here's to a happy new year! How about some meals?<br />
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Meal 1</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Directions</b></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Line a sheet pan with foil. Set a rack in the pan. Set aside while you sear the chicken. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">R</span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">inse and pat them dry the </span><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">leg quarters</span><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> .</span><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sprinkle with a little kosher salt.</span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set a nonstick pan on the stove over high heat and spray with a little canola oil. Let it heat up for a minute or two.</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the pan is hot, drop in a few of the chicken leg quarters, skin-side down. You don’t want to crowd the pan (or your chicken will steam, not sear), so do this in a few batches.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cook them on high like this for a few minutes, until the skin is nice and brown</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When the skin is browned, transfer the chicken to your prepared pan. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When all your chicken is browned cover </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">each piece of chicken on all sides with barbecue sauce. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Bake 15 minutes</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After about 15 minutes</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">, </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">brush with the remaining barbecue sauce, covering each piece on all sides again.</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Bake again at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes more, until they’re cooked through completely. (Your chicken should be in the oven for a total of 45-50 minutes.)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After 30-35 minutes, they should have a nice crust. If you’re a meat thermometer type, you want a reading of </span><span style="font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">165 degrees</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in the thickest part of the chicken (without touching a bone).</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Transfer to a serving platter and</span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sprinkle with chopped cilantro.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 pounds cubed beef stew meat</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/4 cup all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 tablespoons olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 cup baby carrots</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 large potatoes, cubed</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tablespoon dried parsley</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 teaspoon ground black pepper</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 cups boiling water</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 tablespoons butter</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 onions, sliced</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼ beef broth</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼ cup warm water</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 tablespoons all-purpose flour</span><br /><h3 dir="ltr">
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<span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place meat in a large plastic bag. Combine 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour into the bag with the meat, and shake to coat.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add stew meat, and cook until evenly browned on the outside. Transfer to a slow cooker along with the carrots, potatoes, parsley, and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together 2 cups of boiling water and dry soup mix; pour into the slow cooker.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the same skillet, melt butter and saute onions until softened; remove to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth and stir to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. Remove from heat, and pour into the slow cooker.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cover, and cook on High for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook for 6 hours, or until meat is fork tender. In a small bowl or cup, mix together 2 tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup warm water. Stir into stew, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until thickened.</span></span></b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/eye-of-round-steak-and-ketchup/">allrecipes.com</a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 cup all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 1/2 teaspoons salt</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (1 1/2 pound) round steak, cut into serving-size pieces</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 onion, chopped</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 cups warm water</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Combine the flour and salt in a bowl. Gently press the steak into the flour mixture to coat and shake off the excess flour.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove beef from skillet and drain excess oil. Stir the ketchup, onion, and water into the skillet, then add the meat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.</span></span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hungrygirlchronicles.wordpress.com/2010/12/28/braised-shoulder-steak/">hungrygirlchronicles.wordpress.com</a></td></tr>
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3-4 tbsp of EVOO</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 (1 lb) boneless beef shoulder steaks (about 3/4 to 1-inch thick)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 medium onions, chopped</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 tbsp of garlic, minced</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 1/2 cups water</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 1/2 cups tomatoes in tomato puree</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5 tbsp of lemon juice</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 tbsp of ketchup</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 tbsp of brown sugar</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sea salt and pepper to taste</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Directions</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl combine the water, tomatoes in tomato puree, lemon juice, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until combined; set aside.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Season both steaks with salt and pepper.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brown both sides of the steak in hot oil then remove to a plate.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add in onion to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until onions soften.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add in garlic and crushed chili flakes and sauté for another minute.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add the steaks back to the skillet and pour in the sauce over and around the meat.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cover and simmer on low heat for about 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Season with more salt and pepper if needed.</span><br /><span style="font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slice steak into strips, pour sauce over the steak and serve warm.</span></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Grand Total: $66.83</span></b><br />
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<br />Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15485212528037693397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3312805607045150693.post-52331420435653546562011-12-31T11:11:00.000-05:002011-12-31T15:14:56.594-05:00End of year wrap-upIt's been 365 days. Have I achieved simplicity? Humm. That's a great question. Lets see what did I do this year?<br />
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<u>January</u><br />
I started off the year with a sick love affair with toilet paper rolls:<br />
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and I planned a lot of<a href="http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/p/meal-planners.html"> <span style="font-size: large;">meals!</span></a><br />
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<u>February</u><br />
Had beautiful baby boy, which led to a near brush with death.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/2011/03/birth-story.html"><span style="font-size: large;">My Birth Story</span></a></td></tr>
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Spent a few weeks recovering....<br />
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<u>March</u><br />
Battled<a href="http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-think-i-want-to-start-painting-again.html"> postpartum depression and PTSD</a>. Finally realized I needed help and went to the doctor to get on medication and talk things out with a therapist.<br />
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Made some wall art...<br />
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and a gallery wall...<br />
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<u>April</u><br />
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Happier now and feeling charged to create!!<br />
Spray paint weather...<br />
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More toilet paper roll art...<br />
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Bunk bed curtains...<br />
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Shadow box frames...<br />
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and finally my favorite project of the year...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/2011/04/easy-no-sew-roman-shades.html">easy no-sew Roman Shades</a></td></tr>
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<u>May</u><br />
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Made a bench out of a coffee table...<br />
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Had my DNA analyzed...and I AM human after all<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://365days2simplicity.blogspot.com/2011/05/decoding-my-dna.html">23 and Me</a></td></tr>
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Made some more wall art...<br />
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Made a skirt purse cover<br />
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<u>June</u><br />
Transformed wall cabinet trash into treasure...<br />
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Reached <span style="font-size: large;">100 followers</span> to my blog! I never ever thought that would happen!<br />
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Found a dead butterfly...<br />
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and put it in a frame!!<br />
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Painted half of my house.<br />
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(I need a bucket lift and someone NOT afraid of heights for the upper half!)<br />
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Made tuxedo onsies for my baby to wear at his Uncle's wedding, which he to managed poop out of before getting through the ceremony.<br />
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Painted a picture...<br />
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Realized my butt is beyond help.<br />
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<u>July</u><br />
Hid unsightly holes in a favorite shirt with flowers.<br />
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Made a menu board.<br />
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<u>August</u><br />
Retake on the star-burst mirror.<br />
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Had a bridal shower for my sister.<br />
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<u>September</u><br />
Transformed a blah table into a party table...<br />
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Made a little sweater for a lampshade...<br />
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Painted over pink tile...<br />
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Got a little daring with paint and a corner cabinet...<br />
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gave a skeleton key a manicure...<br />
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<u>October</u><br />
Created some fall wall art:<br />
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<u>November</u><br />
Had pictures taken in my wedding dress eight years after the wedding, which required letting it Ouuuuuuuutttttt and adding a corset back!<br />
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<u>December</u><br />
And turned highly flammable boxes into a faux-fireplace!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whew!</span> What a year. I did a lot of "stuff" and in the process I feel like I trimmed a lot of excess from our lives. Not everything, but a vast improvement from before. In the upcoming year I would like to continue this purging process.<br />
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I like to set goals for myself for the new year to keep me accountable. So for 2012, one of my goals would be having everything have a place and to be so well organized I can function without wanting to cry. LOL.<br />
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I also want to train my children to be the same way. Which as anyone with children with too many "things" knows, is bound to be my biggest challenge!<br />
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I'd like to end this year by saying this: From time to time I will share with you things that may make you think I'm a liar when I call this blog 365 days to simplicity. But I want to reiterate that 365 days to simplicity is not about easy glue projects, or simple recipes that require very little effort. It's about taking the time to do something, whether it be difficult or easy, to attain the ultimate goal of simplicity. It's not so much about the process as it is the end result.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Here's to a happy and healthy new year!!</span></b></div>
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Hey Christmas, it was fun...but I'm exhausted and now I'm ready for normal to kick back into full gear! Even though this week isn't normal per-say, it's the best week of the year in my book because Chris takes off work the the week between Christmas and New Years and we enjoy seven full days of family fun!<br />
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So I've planned some fun meals the whole family should enjoy (fingers crossed!) And honestly, when new years rolls around you might find these somewhat expensive to prepare meals nice to take to a party! Anyway, here it is:<br />
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Add the sliced onion and a pinch each of salt and pepper; cook for 10 minutes or until the onion is softened and browned.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add both wines, the broth, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the sauce is reduced by half.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rub the fillets with oil; season with salt and pepper.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Preheat the grill to 350°F.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Grill the fillets to the desired doneness.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strain the onion from the sauce and arrange on a platter. Top with the sauce and the steaks. Garnish with the parley and sprigs of rosemary.</span></b></div>
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Potatoes</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 c milk, plus extra as needed</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 T butter</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 cloves garlic</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">salt and pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Roast Beef and gravy</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (10.25-ounce) can beef gravy</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 t dried thyme</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">⅛ t pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12 ounces sliced deli roast beef</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Directions</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To make the mashed potatoes, Pierce the potatoes with a fork; microwave on high for about 12 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When cool enough to handle, halve the potatoes lengthwise; scoop the pulp into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or beat with an electric hand-mixer, reserve.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Place the milk, butter, and garlic in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; thoroughly mix into the mashed potatoes.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mix in additional milk, if necessary, to reach the desired consistency.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Season the mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meanwhile, prepare the roast beef and gravy. In a 2 quart saucepan, combine gravy, thyme, and pepper; bring to a simmer over medium heat.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add the beef slices and heat through. Serve the beef and gravy with the mashed potatoes.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 T (3/4 stick) butter</span>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 c heavy cream or half and half</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 lb. Velveeta, cubed</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">½</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> c milk, plus extra as needed</span></div>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">¼ c extra virgin olive oil</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">9 T soybean oil</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ t cayenne pepper</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ t paprika</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 t dried thyme
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="text-align: left;">½ c sugar</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ c beef broth</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 T balsamic vinegar</span> </div>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 cups apple cider vinegar</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (15oz) jar Cheez Whiz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 Crusty Italian rolls</span><br style="text-align: left;" /><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth</span>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ c Tabasco sauce</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: -webkit-auto; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 (10.25-ounce) can beef gravy</span></span></div>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2 large loaves of crusty bread</span></b>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 (6oz.) beef tenderloin fillets</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 ½ lb rib eye steaks or roll steaks, sliced thin</span></div>
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<span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3 lbs pork shoulder</span></span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 lb Italian sausage</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8 oz. smoked bacon, chopped</span></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;">meat of one boiled lobster tail, shredded</span></div>
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<b id="internal-source-marker_0.8936850619502366"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12 ounces sliced deli roast beef</span></b> </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ c dry white wine</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">½ c dry Marsala wine</span></span></div>
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