tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41219109516800340532024-03-01T03:15:44.469-05:00Betty CrapperCooking from ScratchM @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-53952002941973998952010-11-15T14:55:00.000-05:002010-11-15T14:55:07.217-05:00Rosemary Focaccia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeVTBiNCRo6WQLQBM2TR_Ad38Yd71sJSAt-712cuYtpF6Vj-PQ1gmTrjU0X_jsFLdKXnQydn2WGwmOfrwThjiKH23DvsyfWBtL8XKdmSz3KBAuAYJrhBTwkodI-QIMzO_hvjvSC-TQvY/s1600/focaccia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZeVTBiNCRo6WQLQBM2TR_Ad38Yd71sJSAt-712cuYtpF6Vj-PQ1gmTrjU0X_jsFLdKXnQydn2WGwmOfrwThjiKH23DvsyfWBtL8XKdmSz3KBAuAYJrhBTwkodI-QIMzO_hvjvSC-TQvY/s400/focaccia.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is something about homemade bread that I find intoxicating. Maybe it's the glass of wine I wash it down with. Betty Crapper loves her daily glass of wine.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Regardless, there's something special about bread you make yourself. This recipe is easy, but time consuming. Those of you without a stand mixer are in luck. The only fancy equipment you need to make the dough is a bowl and a wooden spoon. A rubber spatula plays a minor role. I promise it's really easy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper doesn't lie. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WMJn2r24bn9bEJR1nD3FY_WxXbLJdR-h1zge2W0E5rIO-2ekj6L9xWoegkipOBdfbFdb9Ewik3Wgz4dab0svhxhdpX4la1bzIT1fKuXq1qMGWjtMfIJptqCt2DEYM6I7RS1RD7ZBkZ8/s1600/Desktop24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WMJn2r24bn9bEJR1nD3FY_WxXbLJdR-h1zge2W0E5rIO-2ekj6L9xWoegkipOBdfbFdb9Ewik3Wgz4dab0svhxhdpX4la1bzIT1fKuXq1qMGWjtMfIJptqCt2DEYM6I7RS1RD7ZBkZ8/s640/Desktop24.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The bread gets baked in two 9-inch cake rounds placed on top of a super hot baking stone. If you don't have a baking stone, use an upside down, preheated rimmed baking sheet.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTO355Q2euZimCANXC0sxTBd4U5RM-1ilgGT4fhslo9JXHF-NSVU9kIA2FaPc9YZ-7GCk1uoCTLMYoCDs2v09jXMAUAUztRnQ5_tbvocU6v7Qk_WvxC2IRgQYVS5c9Zvmqrp6Rj6qbo0Y/s1600/Desktop25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTO355Q2euZimCANXC0sxTBd4U5RM-1ilgGT4fhslo9JXHF-NSVU9kIA2FaPc9YZ-7GCk1uoCTLMYoCDs2v09jXMAUAUztRnQ5_tbvocU6v7Qk_WvxC2IRgQYVS5c9Zvmqrp6Rj6qbo0Y/s640/Desktop25.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Rosemary Focaccia</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Adapted from Cooks Illustrated (September/October 2010)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(makes two 9-inch round loaves)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Biga</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 cup (2 2/3 ounces) warm water (100-110 F)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Dough</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) warm water (100-110 F)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tablespoon Kosher salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Process</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The day before, combine biga ingredients in a large bowl and stir with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute. You should have a uniform mass with no dry flour.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover bowl with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for at least 8 hours (up to 24 hours).</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the dough, stir flour, water, and yeast into the biga with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute. You should have a uniform mass with no dry flour.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 15 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add 2 teaspoons Kosher salt to dough and stir with wooden spoon about 1 minute.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 30 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spray rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With rubber spatula, fold dough over itself 8 times as follows:</span></li>
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lift an edge of dough with spatula and fold it towards the middle.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">turn bowl 90 degrees.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">repeat, repeat, repeat......until you've folded dough over 8 times.</span></li>
</ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 30 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With rubber spatula, fold dough over itself 8 times as follows:</span></li>
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lift an edge of dough with spatula and fold it towards the middle.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">turn bowl 90 degrees.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">repeat, repeat, repeat......until you've folded dough over 8 times.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></li>
</ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 30 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">With rubber spatula, fold dough over itself 8 times as follows:</span></li>
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lift an edge of dough with spatula and fold it towards the middle.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">turn bowl 90 degrees.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">repeat, repeat, repeat... until you've folded dough over 8 times.</span></li>
</ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Place oven rack in upper middle position. Place baking stone on rack and preheat oven to 500 F.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover dough with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 30 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Transfer dough to lightly floured surface (counter). BE GENTLE! </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lightly dust top of dough with flour and divide in half.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Shape each piece into a 5 inch round by GENTLY tucking under edges.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Coat two 9 inch round cake pans with 2 tablespoons olive oil each.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sprinkle each pan with 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Place each round of dough in a pan, top side down. Slide dough around pan to coat with oil and then flip dough </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">over.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cover pans with plastic wrap and let rise 5 minutes at room temperature.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Press dough out towards edge of pan with your fingertips. If dough resists, let rest 5-10 minutes and try again.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grab a dinner fork and poke each dough 25-30 times. Make sure you pop any large bubbles.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sprinkle rosemary over top of dough.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Let dough rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until slightly bubbly.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Place pans on baking stone and immediately lower oven temperature to 450 F.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Bake until top is golden brown 25-28 minutes. Switch pan placement on stone halfway through.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack 5 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Remove bread from pans and return to wire rack. If any oil remains in pan, brush that on loaves.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cool 30 minutes before serving.</span></li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I promise this focaccia recipe is worth all those annoying steps. I've made it a handful of times and it always come out fantastic. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How do you feel about bread?</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-23744917084918683042010-11-02T10:29:00.000-04:002010-11-02T10:29:53.603-04:00Meal Plan 11/1-11/7<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15uOLba4mypoFLE_OF1QM31PgswolSymlRIly7ef0WKRMWJgGyT0Jqngb7fUHUWwucl7PQNP-BxXe1vZvXyp0QyV4Tyib9T01NwcqVxcMRwHXgvranpXZ30lZ082vIUsZ2p_3Qk2xGyI/s1600/Desktop23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15uOLba4mypoFLE_OF1QM31PgswolSymlRIly7ef0WKRMWJgGyT0Jqngb7fUHUWwucl7PQNP-BxXe1vZvXyp0QyV4Tyib9T01NwcqVxcMRwHXgvranpXZ30lZ082vIUsZ2p_3Qk2xGyI/s640/Desktop23.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week we enjoyed chicken parmigiana, <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes.html">pasta with sun-dried tomatoes</a>, rosemary focaccia, <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">ground beef tacos</a>, prosciutto <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">pizza</a>, and <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/chocolate-raspberry-ice-cream.html">chocolate raspberry ice cream</a>. A couple of meals did not get cooked due to leftovers and Halloween!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: spaghetti with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">Marinara sauce</a>, green salad, homemade wheat bread</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://thecastlerockincook.blogspot.com/2010/10/chicken-breast-with-bacon-and-boursin.html">chicken breast with bacon and boursin</a> (from My Kitchen in the Rockies)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a> with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/white-rice.html">white rice</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: pork chops with herbed rice </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: prosciutto pizza made with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade dough</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/chicken-paella.html">chicken paella</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: leftovers</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Desserts: mamey ice cream, <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/ms-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">chocolate chip cookies</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I reserve the right to make deletions and substitutions due to laziness!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are in need of further inspiration, check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a>.</span><br />
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</span>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-29285756148287505432010-10-31T13:58:00.000-04:002010-10-31T13:58:42.002-04:00Chocolate Raspberry Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Gax0mss-dCMMpMCjp9iY5lMUW-AQ6D5sMX8AOyRzEd6Ub2oUoLpCFQj6VojMAyCVxk_QKwswjEMEVprubcI15iQW-gn01nF_V72_lCv_KQRzL_gwyDlMspPtsI4h142M-Q0TEzE00l4/s1600/choc+rasp+ice+cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Gax0mss-dCMMpMCjp9iY5lMUW-AQ6D5sMX8AOyRzEd6Ub2oUoLpCFQj6VojMAyCVxk_QKwswjEMEVprubcI15iQW-gn01nF_V72_lCv_KQRzL_gwyDlMspPtsI4h142M-Q0TEzE00l4/s400/choc+rasp+ice+cream.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper must confess. I have an addiction that is insidious and unforgiving. I must have my weakness daily. Some days the need for chocolate is so overwhelming that the bittersweet chocolate chips I usually consume by the handful are not enough.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A few days ago, my addiction forced me to make chocolate raspberry ice cream. That's right. My addiction made me do it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</b>1 1/2 cups heavy cream</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 tbsp unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2/3 cup sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups raspberries, fresh or frozen</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp Chambord black raspberry liqueur</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would have used more Chambord, but all I had left was 1 tbsp. If I make this again I will definitely use a bit more and update this post with my impression.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this ice cream paired perfectly with my unfrosted, warm <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/happiness.html">chocolate cake</a>. The combination was enough to satisfy my chocolate craving. I wasn't wowed by the ice cream alone.</span></li>
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Here in South Florida the temperature is becoming more and more comfortable. It is now tolerable to be outside longer than it takes to dash from one air-conditioned venue to another. I love going to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden this time of year. Last Saturday, I attended the Edible Garden Festival at <a href="http://www.fairchildgarden.org/">Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden</a> with my mother, aunt, cousin, and 14 month old daughter.<br />
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Fairchild holds several festivals each year and my favorites are the upcoming Ramble (11/12-11/14) and the International Chocolate Festival in January.<br />
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This past weekend, I was on a mission. I headed straight for the organic heirloom tomato starts from <a href="http://www.pikarco.com/">Bee Heaven Farm</a>. They had 66 varieties for sale.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Have a wonderful weekend everyone and Happy Halloween! Tomorrow my father-in-law is building me the support my baby tomato plants will one day need. He is the best father-in-law ever and I am very lucky indeed. Sunday, we'll be enjoying Halloween with friends. What are your weekend plans?</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-47886025018334986522010-10-26T22:50:00.001-04:002010-10-26T22:50:16.925-04:00Tag, You're It!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Just a reminder, there's still one more day to enter my <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-stovetop-espresso-maker-cuban.html">stovetop espresso maker and Cuban coffee giveaway</a>. No entries after 11 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The rules of the internet "game" are simple: answer eight questions provided by the "tagger" and then chose eight blogs to tag with eight questions of my choosing.<br />
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1. <i>What is your favorite kitchen tool to use?</i><br />
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It's so hard to pick just one! I love cluttering up my kitchen drawers with gadgets. Since Susi twisted my arm and is making me decide, I'll pick... see I changed my mind already. I'm horrible at making decisions. Ok, I pick the rubber spatula.<br />
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2. <i>What is your all-time favorite dessert?</i><br />
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I drool over <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/happiness.html">chocolate cake</a>, but lately I'm going gaga over <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiramisu-ice-cream.html">Tiramisu ice cream</a>.<br />
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3. <i>What cooking show would you love to be part of?</i><br />
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It's been a while since I watched a cooking show. Probably the last cooking show I enjoyed was Alton Brown's Good Eats. I would love to play one of the kooky characters on that show, but only if I got to wear a funny costume. This month is Halloween after all.<br />
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4. <i>If you could travel to any country just for the food, which would it be?</i><br />
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France! I want to eat lots of cheese and bread washed down with wine.<br />
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5. <i>Is there a food you can't stomach, no matter how often you've tried it?</i><br />
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I'll eat just about anything, but don't make me eat raw fish. Sorry sushi fans. Betty Crapper can't stand sushi.<br />
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6. <i>What is your most treasured recipe?</i><br />
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My <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/carrot-cake.html">carrot cake</a>. I've been making it since I was a little girl and it was the first recipe I memorized.<br />
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7. <i>What is your best kitchen tip?</i><br />
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Don't be afraid to try making something new. It's probably a lot easier than you thought it would be (especially if you read the recipe before you start) and if you mess up it makes a great story.<br />
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8. <i>With the holiday's approaching, tell us about a food you must have on either your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table!</i><br />
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There's nothing in particular I must have; however my sister and cousin will be mighty upset with me If I don't make three layer brownies this Christmas. I've been making those things since I was a little girl.<br />
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I am tagging the following eight bloggers.<br />
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<a href="http://www.aliciashomemaking.com/">Alicia's Homemaking</a><br />
<a href="http://andrea-thekitchenwitch.blogspot.com/">Andrea the Kitchen Witch</a><br />
<a href="http://bakingserendipity.blogspot.com/">Baking Serendipity</a><br />
<a href="http://hunwhatsfordinner.blogspot.com/">Hun...What's for Dinner?</a><br />
<a href="http://indigosugarspectrum.blogspot.com/">Indigo's Sugar Spectrum</a><br />
<a href="http://lindyandree.blogspot.com/">Lindy & Ree</a><br />
<a href="http://me-myself-and-pie.blogspot.com/">Me, Myself & Pie</a><br />
<a href="http://msenplace.blogspot.com/">Ms. enPlace</a><br />
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<b>Here are eight questions you get tagged with. I would love to learn a little bit more about you, but don't feel obligated to answer if these internet games don't float your boat.</b><br />
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1. What is your favorite cookbook?<br />
2. What do you feel like eating when you are grumpy?<br />
3. What is your favorite dessert?<br />
4. How did you learn to cook?<br />
5. What is your favorite kitchen appliance or tool?<br />
6. Is there anything in the kitchen that intimidates you?<br />
7. How far in advance do you plan your meals?<br />
8. What is your most treasured food related memory?</span>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-33388495712937990542010-10-24T21:43:00.001-04:002010-10-24T21:44:56.676-04:00Meal Plan 10/25-10/31<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you love caffeine and haven't entered my <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-stovetop-espresso-maker-cuban.html">giveaway</a> yet, you still have time. I am giving away a <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/giveaway-stovetop-espresso-maker-cuban.html">stovetop espresso maker and Cuban coffee</a>. Enter until</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">11 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;">Last week, we ate our meals out of order. We enjoyed ribeyes with a tomato, basil, and fresh mozarella salad; salami <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">pizza</a>; <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a> with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/white-rice.html">white rice</a>; shells stuffed with ricotta and ground beef; and homemade rosemary focaccia. We loved the focaccia recipe and will be making it again this week. I also finished the <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiramisu-ice-cream.html">Tiramisu ice cream</a> I was hoarding in the freezer. Must make more of that soon.</span></span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Monday: Chicken parmesan, spaghetti, <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-favorite-salad.html">green salad</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">Ground beef tacos with all the fixings</a> and homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/03/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">flour tortillas</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Wednesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes.html">Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Thursday: Pork tenderloin</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Friday: prosciutto pizza made with homemade frozen <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">dough</a> and <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-favorite-salad.html">green salad</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Saturday: TBD </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">Sunday: <a href="http://thecastlerockincook.blogspot.com/2010/10/chicken-breast-with-bacon-and-boursin.html">Chicken breast with bacon and boursin</a> recipe from <a href="http://thecastlerockincook.blogspot.com/">My Kitchen in the Rockies</a> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">I reserve the right to make deletions and substitutions due to laziness!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 21px;">If you are in need of further inspiration, check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a>. </span><br />
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</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-38831170421531389032010-10-20T12:02:00.002-04:002010-10-27T23:00:03.308-04:00Giveaway, Stovetop Espresso Maker & Cuban Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">***This giveaway is now closed. updated 10/27 at 11 PM EST***</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">These items are near and dear to my heart. I use them daily to make <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/cuban-coffee.html">Cuban Coffee</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>One of my lucky readers will receive a three cup (serving size) stove top espresso maker, Pilon Cuban Coffee (espresso), and an eight ounce metal pitcher (for making <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/cuban-coffee.html">espumita</a>).</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you do not drink Cuban Coffee, think of all the other drinks and desserts you can make with the espresso maker. Can't think of any? Just ask in a comment or send me an email. I love to hear from my readers.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I recently used espresso to make <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiramisu-ice-cream.html">Tiramisu Ice Cream</a> and <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/tiramisu-cake.html">Tiramisu Cake</a>. I have even replaced the water with espresso in my <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/happiness.html">chocolate cake</a> to make me extra happy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you comment on this post, I would love to know what you would use the espresso for. Are you a coffee drinker? If so, how often do you indulge? Have you ever had Cuban Coffee?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Giveaway Rules</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After much thought, Betty Crapper has decided not to force her anonymous followers to reveal themselves. Therefore, following publicly is not required to enter; however, <b>following publicly will give you an extra opportunity to win.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;">You have up to two entries. If you desire two entries, you must leave a separate comment for each entry. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;">1. Leave a comment on this post.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;">If you want a second optional entry you MUST:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;">2. Follow me publicly via Google Friend Connect and leave a separate comment indicating you are a new follower. Current public followers are also eligible for the second entry, simply leave another comment stating you are a current follower.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #ffe599;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You have until 11 PM Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 to enter. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This giveaway is only open to US readers. International shipping charges scare Betty Crapper.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The giveaway items are new and were purchased by me at my local supermarket. They are the same products I use daily. I am in no way affiliated with the makers of these products. I just want to share something I love. Truly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The winner will be selected by comment post number via www.random.org and will be announced in a post dated Friday, October 29, 2010. Once the winner is announced, they will have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be randomly selected.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper loves her morning cafe and this she will gladly share. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She does have two stovetop espresso makers after all!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you so much for stopping by these last few months. If you are new to Betty Crapper, welcome! I look forward to getting to know you too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-26581659492577314312010-10-19T14:52:00.003-04:002010-10-19T15:18:24.589-04:00Tiramisu Ice Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BTlcC3ggjDQtPjNaDCZvrFGq8WLIwIBfcX6L2VITNinJXkkvyQ9pdz5id2L1_qkt2mrCAQalPABNY-1KDoueILQb7BGV2KPKK_agLHMuVp0ptXUvRVm8i76GRuBQZ58RbdDsHEkl3js/s1600/tir+ice+cream.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7BTlcC3ggjDQtPjNaDCZvrFGq8WLIwIBfcX6L2VITNinJXkkvyQ9pdz5id2L1_qkt2mrCAQalPABNY-1KDoueILQb7BGV2KPKK_agLHMuVp0ptXUvRVm8i76GRuBQZ58RbdDsHEkl3js/s400/tir+ice+cream.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've found my new favorite ice cream. I have made it twice--less than two weeks apart. Oh my! The first time I made Tiramisu ice cream, I had to share. This time, I made French vanilla ice cream as a freezer decoy! It is conveniently placed in front of the Tiramisu ice cream.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper does not like to share her ice cream! Don't judge me.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The cast of characters. Do you see that teeny tiny can of cocoa? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That cocoa was incredibly difficult to find. More about that in the notes that follow. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Among the cast of characters is the item I mentioned <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/meal-plan-1018-1024.html">yesterday</a> that is near and dear to my heart.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't skimp on the dairy. You won't be sorry. This <a href="http://www.vermontcreamery.com/mascarpone/">mascarpone brand</a> has almost twice the fat of my supermarket brand. Betty Crapper believes more fat yields tastier ice cream. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAe8ETqyMfSxh6JOZjVsHpGMIKZbmm6fEFn_sy0e0unX-xb1pm3CNI8GsZiPTAJ0bPZ0_9M6akbwpC9a22yStyPFZ1tk3F9a6lPWpDBg6BqahJOjSFIhNZG4O48OVOyT7IedjvA9umQo/s1600/liquor+tir+ic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpAe8ETqyMfSxh6JOZjVsHpGMIKZbmm6fEFn_sy0e0unX-xb1pm3CNI8GsZiPTAJ0bPZ0_9M6akbwpC9a22yStyPFZ1tk3F9a6lPWpDBg6BqahJOjSFIhNZG4O48OVOyT7IedjvA9umQo/s400/liquor+tir+ic.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="370" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love that this ice cream has alcohol. If you do not partake, this is not the ice cream for you. The alcohol keeps the ice cream from getting hard in the freezer. It also makes it taste and smell wonderful. This is definitely an adult only ice cream.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once you have all your ingredients, blend and place in your refrigerator to chill overnight. I left the mix in my blender. One less thing to wash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After you blend the ingredients for the ice cream make the Mocha Ripple. Refrigerate in a bowl overnight. Don't worry if the chocolate seems runny. It will thicken up (not to hot fudge consistency) overnight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the morning it's time to make your ice cream. It took about 30 minutes to churn up. Due to the alcohol, it will not be as solid as other ice creams (soft-serve consistency). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When the ice cream is done churning, it is time for my favorite part. Grab your chilled container and altern</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ate spoonfuls of ice cream and Mocha Ripple. Place in the freezer for a few hours to harden before indulging.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Tiramisu Ice Cream</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(adapted from David Lebovitz's The Perfect Scoop)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><br />
</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups mascarpone</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup half-and-half</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2/3 cup sugar</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">pinch of salt</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur (I used Kahlua)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 tablespoons brandy or dark rum (I used Bacardi Gold rum)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Mocha Ripple</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup sugar</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 cup light corn syrup<br />
1/2 cup strongly brewed espresso</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa (I used Green & Black's)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The night before you are ready to churn your ice cream, puree the mascarpone, half-and-half, sugar, salt, Kahlua, and rum in a blender. Chill overnight in the refrigerator. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That night, also make the mocha ripple. In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, espresso, and cocoa powder. Whisking constantly, heat over medium heat until bubbles form at the edges. Continue to whisk until mixture comes to a low boil. Stop whisking periodically to check for the light boil. Cook for one more minute, whisking often. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. When cool chill overnight in refrigerator.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The next morning freeze the ice cream in your machine. (My machine took 30 minutes). As you remove it from the machine, alternate layers of the chilled Mocha Ripple with the frozen ice cream in your storage container. Place in freezer for a few hours before indulging.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Notes</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I've made this ice cream twice. It will work with natural cocoa, but it won't taste as amazing. The first time I made this recipe I did not have Dutch processed cocoa on hand and used Hershey's natural cocoa. I liked the mocha ripple, but noticed the bitter aftertaste. It was good, but I knew it would be incredible if I could get my hands on Dutch processed cocoa. I searched high and low all over my surrounding regular supermarkets in South Florida. It seems no one here carries Dutch processed cocoa anymore. Hershey's even stopped making it several years ago. Hershey's special dark is not all Dutch processed. Boo to Hershey's and my local supermarkets for not carrying Dutch processed cocoa.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the past I have used <a href="http://www.greenandblacks.com/us/our-chocolates/baking/fairtrade-cocoa-powder.html">Green & Black's organic cocoa</a>. It is alkalized (Dutch processed), so I decided to hunt for it. This was not an easy feat in Miami, or even online (Amazon was out of stock). My local Whole Foods told me they discontinued it from their local stores and that the warehouse might have a few left. I was told I could try and order a case of 12. I was sad. As I was leaving, I walked passed their coffee aisle. I spotted a few dust covered cans. I snatched them up real quick! They told me those were the last of them.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found that mascarpone at Whole Foods. I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">t is <a href="http://www.vermontcreamery.com/cheese-talk/faqs/">produced from milk and cream that is rBST-free</a>.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.davidlebovitz.com/">David Lebovitz</a> is my new guru/idol. If you love making ice cream you must buy his book. Everything I've made from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/1580088082/davidleboviswebs">The Perfect Scoop</a> (link from D. Lebovitz's Amazon store) has been amazing and far better than any other recipe I've used for the same flavor.</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Do you share?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week I made the following yummy desserts: cherry cobbler, vanilla ice cream (new recipe to me), and <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiramisu-ice-cream.html">Tiramisu ice cream</a>. I took pictures of the vanilla ice cream and the Tiramisu ice cream. Look for those posts soon.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: leftover <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: beef manicotti</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: chicken tacos</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: leftovers</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade pizza</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: ribeyes on the grill</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: chicken parmesan</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dessert: We are still working through the <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/tiramisu-ice-cream.html">Tiramisu ice cream</a> and the Vanilla ice cream. I will probably make more cherry cobbler. I make individual portions with frozen cherries. Why did Betty Crapper make two ice cream's last week? She doesn't like to share her Tiramisu ice cream!</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: mini-meat loaves with mashed potatoes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken with brown rice</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/10/pasta-with-sun-dried-tomatoes.html">pasta with sun-dried tomatoes</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade pizza</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: leftovers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: beef manicotti with salad and rosemary focaccia</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: french onion soup and salad</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">* Look out world. Our baby girl now has her first pair of shoes. She wore them on Sunday and we tried them out at the zoo. Every animal is a "cat!"</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As I am currently thinking about lunch, I decided it was time to finally post the recipe I promised back in August (before I went on vacation). I usually have most of the ingredients for this yummy pasta salad. I absolutely love how quick it is to put together. By the time the pasta is done, everything else is ready to mix in. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(Adapted from Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Family Style, 2002)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 pound fusilli pasta</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium-diced (I quartered grape tomatoes)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and diced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 pound fresh mozzarella, medium-diced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup packed basil leaves, julienned</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tablespoons red wine vinegar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 garlic clove, diced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 teaspoon capers, drained</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 teaspoons kosher salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the dressing, combine ingredients in a food processor until almost smooth.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pour the dressing over the pasta. Just before serving add the Parmesan and basil. Toss well.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How could something so easy to put together taste so good? This would make an excellent party dish. It keeps very well and the flavor improves the longer it sits. Next time I make it I am going to use sun-dried tomatoes that were not packed in oil. I am curious to see if it makes a huge taste difference. What do you think?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">***update using half the salt and sun-dried tomatoes that were not packed in oil was really great and the version of this recipe that I will make from now on</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-64357894346884572452010-10-05T10:30:00.000-04:002010-10-05T10:30:00.760-04:00Chicken Tabbouleh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pI7TtesMYYN4-HivyqBqXWDCCwvvXmG_9FvZJYOCjMSCpAI7OxewbZplkrlJ4AEYKXw9QEL4uJVcPuROpFWcs9tKAJjcaXjJAvqrbRqR-bSdGqcjtw4KujL0eFf1lJkwtuSnfRN3PUs/s1600/chicken+tabbouleh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5pI7TtesMYYN4-HivyqBqXWDCCwvvXmG_9FvZJYOCjMSCpAI7OxewbZplkrlJ4AEYKXw9QEL4uJVcPuROpFWcs9tKAJjcaXjJAvqrbRqR-bSdGqcjtw4KujL0eFf1lJkwtuSnfRN3PUs/s400/chicken+tabbouleh.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups boiling water</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup bulgur wheat</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">kosher salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 whole (2 split) chicken breast, bone in, skin on</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">freshly ground black pepper</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup minced scallions (green onions), white and green parts (1 bunch)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves (1 bunch) *Ina uses 1 cup</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley (1 bunch)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and medium-diced</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups halved cherry tomatoes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a large bowl pour boiling water over the bulgur wheat. Add the lemon juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Stir. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to stand at room temperature for about an hour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meanwhile, place the chicken breast on a baking sheet. Rub it with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until done. Use a thermometer!!!! Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones and discard the skin. Cut the chicken into medium dice.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It made an excellent sandwich. I wish I would have had pita bread to stuff with this Tabbouleh.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I love that you can make it ahead of time. It tastes better the longer it sits! </span></li>
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</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-20513735937955507522010-10-04T16:08:00.000-04:002010-10-04T16:08:39.421-04:00Meal Plan 10/4-10/10<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How is it that a two week vacation completely derailed my meal planning routine? I have been back home for over three weeks and have yet to plan a menu. Did Betty Crapper get used to room service and dining out?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">No time like the present time to jump back on the bandwagon. I'm tired of eating takeout and spaghetti due to lack of planning.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: salad and prosciutto sandwich</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/chicken-paella.html">chicken paella</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade pizza</a> with salami</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: mini meatloaves</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dessert: homemade coffee ice cream</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are in need of further inspiration, check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie.</a></span><br />
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</span>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-20829594611227001322010-08-23T11:29:00.000-04:002010-08-23T11:29:21.991-04:00Meal Plan 8/23-8/29<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meal plans are wonderful, but life happens. Here is a review of last week's eats and how it all turned out.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Previous Week</b> (<a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/08/meal-plan-816-822.html">Meal Plan 8/16-8/22</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week I made everything on the meal plan, except Saturday's burgers. Everything was fantastic. I tried three new recipes (pasta with sun dried tomatoes, chicken tabbouleh, and meatballs) and can't wait to make them again. Look for upcoming recipe posts for the pasta and tabbouleh.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Meal Plan 8/23-8/29</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We are going out of town on Saturday and need to use up leftovers. It is going to be a light cooking week. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: leftover chicken piccata</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: pizza with dough from freezer</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have procrastinated with the vacation planning. We will be gone two weeks. The week in San Francisco is booked since the husband has a conference. Any suggestions for how to fill up my days while my husband is occupied? I will have a 12 month old with me and we are staying in the Union Square area.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have not yet booked the second week of the vacation. I am leaning toward a relaxing short stay near Big Sur somewhere, a return trip to Yosemite, and back to San Francisco for the last couple days to explore Muir Woods. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Does anyone have any suggestions for me?</span>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-34243687851232772092010-08-19T14:33:00.001-04:002010-08-19T14:34:38.504-04:00Raspberry Granita<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuS5JsfUHYnvj12fwNu6IRHsTBNWIuG502JKII4zRoU2cnYMwxCSki38ZQlSeRuIctPsT78snnPwXukb_qsD5x9BET1UQjOse3T70Hj5zdmYYikgzfi4glZ3hjixd9SZffksW7ZSNuf8/s1600/Raspberry+Granita.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEuS5JsfUHYnvj12fwNu6IRHsTBNWIuG502JKII4zRoU2cnYMwxCSki38ZQlSeRuIctPsT78snnPwXukb_qsD5x9BET1UQjOse3T70Hj5zdmYYikgzfi4glZ3hjixd9SZffksW7ZSNuf8/s400/Raspberry+Granita.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's been a blistering summer in South Florida. What else is new? The heat and humidity are stifling. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The heat has completely zapped my desire to cook, therefore Betty Crapper has resorted to eating foolproof cool desserts such as raspberry granita with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemon-sorbet.html">lemon sorbet</a>!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Making granita could not be easier. Puree fruit, strain mixture, add water and sugar, stir, freeze, and scrape every so often. Granita requires the minimal amount of effort Betty Crapper is capable of this summer. You should try it when you are feeling lazy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup sugar<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Puree raspberries in a blender. Pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Add water and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Freeze for one hour. Remove from freezer and stir with a fork. Return to freezer. Every 30 minutes remove from freezer and scrape with a fork until mixture has achieved fine crystal perfection!</span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Use some of the required water when pureeing the raspberries. It will be easier to strain the seeds out.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Strain the mixture in small batches. Remove seeds from the sieve after each batch. Those little seeds clog up the sieve and make straining a nightmare.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pairs very well with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemon-sorbet.html">lemon sorbet</a>. Make both at the same time.</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meal plans are wonderful, but life happens. Here is a review of last week's eats and how it all turned out.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week we were out of town Thursday to Sunday visiting family in Orlando. Betty Crapper's kitchen was mostly closed. On Monday I made chicken fajitas with homemade tortillas and salsa. The rest of the week home was spent emptying the refrigerator and eating leftovers.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: fusili pasta with sun dried tomatoes</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">ground beef tacos</a> with homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/03/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">flour tortillas</a>, salsa, and guacamole</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: chicken tabbouleh</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: spaghetti with meatballs</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: leftovers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: grilled burgers with homemade buns</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/chicken-piccata.html">chicken piccata</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I reserve the right to make substitutions and deletions due to laziness!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Baking/Sweets Wish List</b></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/happiness.html">chocolate cupcakes</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">lemon granita</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">white bread</span></li>
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are in need of further inspiration check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As a young child, Betty Crapper refused most fruits. She loved vegetables, but couldn't tolerate the taste or texture of fruits. Apples were the exception. Betty Crapper didn't love apples; she tolerated apples. Betty Crapper's mother used to try and make her eat an apple a day. Oh the trauma!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This apple cake is delicious and deserving of your attention whenever you have a surplus of apples and a craving for sweets. It's a very easy recipe and does not require complex assembly like the <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/tiramisu-cake.html">Tiramisu Cake</a> I made last month. You can even convince yourself it's healthy. Betty Crapper's mother used to tell a stubborn little girl, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. This cake has FOUR!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper would make apple cake more often if peeling, coring, and chopping apples wasn't so much work. Remember, Betty Crapper is lazy!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp baking soda</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp ground cinnamon</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">4 medium cooking apples</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 eggs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tsp vanilla</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup cooking oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup finely chopped walnuts</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch tube pan. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Peel, core, and finely chop apples; set aside. In a large bowl stir together eggs and vanilla; beat on high for 2 minutes. Gradually add oil and beat for two minutes. Gradually beat in sugar. Add dry ingredients, apples, and walnuts alternately. Beat well after each addition. Beat at medium for 3 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until cake tests done. Place cake on wire rack and cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely. Drizzle with powdered sugar icing or sift powdered sugar on top.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup sifted powdered sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp vanilla</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">milk</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week Betty Crapper didn't cook as much as I would have liked. I managed to make <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">marinara sauce</a> for spaghetti, pepperoni pizza from <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">dough</a> in my freezer, and <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a>. We never got to the chicken fajitas or the penne pasta from the freezer because we ate out at Outback Steakhouse and Five Guys Burgers. We also ordered pizza from one of my favorite local Italian restaurants Mama Mia's when family descended on the house on Sunday.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: Chicken Fajitas</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: leftovers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: penne pasta from freezer</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: on the road</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: TBD</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: TBD</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: on the road</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Life intervened and many meals did not get made last week. Betty Crapper was <s>lazy</s> busy reading some <a href="http://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden/">good books</a> and enjoying the beach. There's still a few more books to go in the series and a few more beach days left this summer. What is a girl to do? What would you do?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday, I made Ellie Krieger's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/four-cheese-baked-penne-recipe/index.html">four cheese penne pasta</a> and half is sitting in my freezer right now. Tuesday and Thursday were spent at the beach. After a long day having fun, Betty Crapper did not cook. Tuesday, we ate leftover pasta and Thursday we had air. That's right, air. Betty Crapper did not cook! Wednesday, I'm so glad I made Pioneer Woman's <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/10/chicken-parmigiana/">Chicken Parmigiana</a>. It was delicious and will be made again. Friday, I met my husband for lunch and ate such a huge meal there's no way we could eat dinner. That's two days in a row of no cooking. Saturday, my wonderful husband made ham fried rice. If you are keeping score, that's four days of no cooking last week. Woo Hoo!!!! Sunday, I made <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken</a>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday, I made balsamic chicken with white rice. The leftovers were eaten on Wednesday. Tuesday, we ate <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">ground beef tacos</a> with homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/03/homemade-flour-tortillas.html">flour tortillas</a> and tomato salsa. I was going to make guacamole, but when I cut into the avocados they were spoiled. Betty Crapper should have refrigerated them when they were ready a few days before. Lesson learned. Thursday and Sunday, we had <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">spaghetti</a> and salad. Betty Crapper will never, ever tire of spaghetti. She has tired of pizza. Last week I ate more pizza than I did as a freshman in college many years ago. I had pizza for lunch Tuesday, dinner Friday, dinner Saturday, lunch Sunday. NO MORE PIZZA (at least in the next week). Only Friday's pizza was <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade</a>. Unfortunately I never made the <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken</a> and it will be carried over to this week.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken</a> with white rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: ham fried rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: chicken parmesan</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: mini meat loaves with buttermilk mashed potatoes</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: grilled pork tenderloin</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last week we finished eating the <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/tiramisu-cake.html">Tiramisu cake</a> and I made <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemon-sorbet.html">lemon sorbet</a> and raspberry granita (look for upcoming post). I still have a good amount in the freezer. If I have time I may make <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/ms-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">chocolate chip cookies</a>.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beat butter on medium until soft and creamy. Add sugar and beat for 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, and then the yolk, beating for 1 minute after each. Beat in the vanilla. Betty Crapper would not want to mix this cake batter with a hand held mixer. Her wimpy arms would get really tired. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Divide batter into both pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 28-30 minutes, rotating cake pans halfway through. Cool on rack for 5 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and remove parchment paper. Cool to room temperature right side up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When you are ready to assemble your Tiramisu cake you will need espresso (or instant espresso powder), water, sugar, Kahlua, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, and bittersweet chocolate. You will be making espresso extract, espresso syrup, and a frosting. These were my favorite parts of the cake.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the espresso extract, I made <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/cuban-coffee.html">Cuban coffee</a> with my stove top espresso machine. I grabbed the first four tablespoons of cafe that came out. These first drops tend to be the richest and thickest.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To make the syrup, you heat water and sugar just until it comes to a boil. Then you add 1 tablespoon of espresso syrup.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The frosting is made by whisking the mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and Kahlua until blended. Use your stand mixer to whip the heavy cream until it holds firm peaks. Using a rubber spatula, stir 1/4 of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. LIghtly fold in the rest of the whipped cream.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whisk 1 tablespoon of the remaining espresso extract into the remaining frosting. Frost your cake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day. Before serving dust the top with cocoa.</span></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(Adapted from Dorie Greenspan's <i>Baking From my Home to Yours</i>)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cups cake flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tsp baking powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/8 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">10 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 large eggs</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 large egg yolk</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3/4 cup buttermilk</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>espresso extract</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp espresso powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp boiling water</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">or about 4 tbsp espresso</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup water</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/3 cup sugar</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp Kahlua</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>frosting</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8 ounces mascarpone</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 tbsp Kahlua</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup cold heavy cream</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Making the cake</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter and flour two 9-inch rounds. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper and place pans on a baking sheet.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a large bowl beat butter on medium speed until soft and creamy. Add sugar and beat for 3 minutes. Add eggs individually, and then the yolk. Beat for 1 minute after each egg. Beat in vanilla.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Reduce mixer speed to low and add dry ingredients (3 additions) alternately with the buttermilk (2 additions).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Place the batter in the pans and smooth the tops with a rubber spatula. Bake for 28-30 minutes until cakes test done. Place on a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pans and remove the parchment paper. Place cakes right side up on wire rack and cool completely.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Making the extract</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a small bowl, stir espresso powder with boiling water. Or make espresso. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Making the syrup</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a small saucepan stir the water and sugar and bring just to a boil. Pour syrup into a bowl and then stir 1 tablespoon of the espresso extract and the Kahlua. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Making the frosting</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In a large bowl whisk the mascarpone, sugar, vanilla, and Kahlua until smooth. In another bowl whip the heavy cream until it holds firm peaks. Using a rubber spatula stir 1/4 of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Very gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Assembly</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If the layers are not even, use a serrated knife to level. Place one layer right side up on cake plate. Protect plate with strips of parchment paper. Use a pastry brush or spoon and soak the first layer with 1/3 of the espresso syrup. Smooth 1 1/4 cup of the frosting over the layer. Gently press the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate onto the frosting. Put the second layer on the counter and soak with half the remaining syrup. Turn layer over and place (soaked side down) on top of the first layer. Soak the top of the cake with the remaining syrup.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whisk 1 tablespoon of the remaining espresso extract into the remaining frosting. Frost the sides of the cake and the top.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to one day. Just before serving dust the top with cocoa.</span>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-68697869016155221372010-07-18T23:52:00.000-04:002010-07-18T23:52:46.526-04:00Meal Plan 7/19-7/25<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Previous Week </b>(<a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/meal-plan-712-718.html">Meal Plan 7/12-7/18</a>)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meal plans are wonderful, but life happens. Here is a review of last week's eats and how it all turned out.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last Sunday I made focaccia dough for the first time and baked it on Monday to go with our <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">spaghetti</a> dinner. The rosemary focaccia was delicious and will be made again. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday, we ate <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a> with brown rice and roasted potato wedges. The plate looked very brown and sad, so we decided to add a splash of color to our meal and opened an amazing bottle of wine. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday, I was supposed to make <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/balsamic-chicken-over-brown-rice.html">balsamic chicken</a>; however someone in the house (not Betty Crapper) was craving fast food fried chicken. Betty Crapper said no way. I compromised and breaded the chicken. A little olive oil and butter in the skillet and we had some delicious cutlets a few minutes later. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Thursday, I had planned on leftovers. Betty Crapper ate <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">spaghetti</a>. Have I told you how I can eat spaghetti every single day?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday, Betty Crapper made pepperoni <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">pizza</a> on her new baking stone. What happened to her old one? hmmmmm</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">oops. Betty Crapper struck again! I swear I set it, very gently, in the sink to rinse. Do you think it was revenge? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday, I also made a very moist and delicious apple cake. Look for an upcoming post.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday, we ate churrasco with chimichurri sauce and roasted potatoes. The steak was great; however next time I won't add so much garlic to the chimichurri sauce. I also baked and assembled a tiramisu cake. Because I procrastinated, we were not able to indulge until Sunday. Look for an upcoming tiramisu cake post.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Sunday, we went to my in laws for dinner. They grilled steaks, chicken, and vegetable skewers. We also ate salad, rice, and roasted sweet potatoes. For dessert we had a very yummy tiramisu cake! It's amazing I didn't roll out of there. Betty Crapper is still stuffed.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/balsamic-chicken-over-brown-rice.html">balsamic chicken</a> with <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/white-rice.html">white rice</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">ground beef tacos</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: leftovers </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">homemade pizza</a> and salad</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: spaghetti with homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">marinara sauce</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/peach-chicken.html">peach chicken</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: TBD</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(all homemade of course)</span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemon-sorbet.html">lemon sorbet</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">raspberry granita</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are in need of further inspiration, check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a>. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-7333192211539689592010-07-14T17:35:00.001-04:002010-07-14T19:06:55.018-04:00Chicken Paella<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AU2XR_uAHPl_u1kNnm1IJcMbWJwEKtN1hY1IlVCbr7dxxe3_-Xttggzt0h7YVFa9QXK2nhBbYwsGzsYiNPmfBXvSCrlWqROOS9VAInVFZt3CCX0VjRd2xYavnZ3FHDrWehtuV21Snbs/s1600/paella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6AU2XR_uAHPl_u1kNnm1IJcMbWJwEKtN1hY1IlVCbr7dxxe3_-Xttggzt0h7YVFa9QXK2nhBbYwsGzsYiNPmfBXvSCrlWqROOS9VAInVFZt3CCX0VjRd2xYavnZ3FHDrWehtuV21Snbs/s400/paella.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Chicken paella is one of my favorites. Betty Crapper could eat several platefuls quite happily.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's not the quickest meal to put together, but requires minimal effort once you have the chicken and chorizo browned. I find the hardest thing about the dish is removing the casing from the chorizo. Betty Crapper really hates getting chorizo under her fingernails.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You will need chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, white rice, peas, olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, saffron, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced chorizo, and cut up chicken thighs. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't skip the saffron. Buy it because you will make this dish again. It's good. Betty Crapper would not lie to you.</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Once you have everything chopped, sliced, minced, and measured you are ready to go. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brown the chorizo, followed by the chicken. Let them hang out in a plate while you saute the onions and garlic.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-G5m_wyag1tC29LEA3tr_Qe3IZnYScbGjsP5BKvh363OkVjUMxokr6c9frShm8f61VHEqRMiNcTcjLADVzumh3Suwd7GqTO-5O2173apuiS_CmmmKWEtBRGXzXyxKSGxAXyvtYqqBY2w/s1600/cook+coll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-G5m_wyag1tC29LEA3tr_Qe3IZnYScbGjsP5BKvh363OkVjUMxokr6c9frShm8f61VHEqRMiNcTcjLADVzumh3Suwd7GqTO-5O2173apuiS_CmmmKWEtBRGXzXyxKSGxAXyvtYqqBY2w/s1600/cook+coll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-G5m_wyag1tC29LEA3tr_Qe3IZnYScbGjsP5BKvh363OkVjUMxokr6c9frShm8f61VHEqRMiNcTcjLADVzumh3Suwd7GqTO-5O2173apuiS_CmmmKWEtBRGXzXyxKSGxAXyvtYqqBY2w/s640/cook+coll.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The hard part is done. Add a little chicken broth to the pan and scrape up all the browned bits. Return the chicken and chorizo to the skillet and add t</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">he rest of your ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and place in the oven. After 25-30 minutes it's done. The rice will be hiding under the chicken, chorizo, peas, tomatoes, and olives. I promise.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaB_sI-Ja-6m40-dU6kjA2PJcLIl5adqF528Gt_eZm4K6XqxqQE8EtDMXgn2z4DG3wWImoWcMML8a3Kg9_fG80DFDkylPBBFcV7_kWpTlqtxoCMt_yKdzkCqu_QB_CdUhKFshbOGrNpu4/s1600/cook+it+coll.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaB_sI-Ja-6m40-dU6kjA2PJcLIl5adqF528Gt_eZm4K6XqxqQE8EtDMXgn2z4DG3wWImoWcMML8a3Kg9_fG80DFDkylPBBFcV7_kWpTlqtxoCMt_yKdzkCqu_QB_CdUhKFshbOGrNpu4/s640/cook+it+coll.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Stir it all together and it will look like this: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Betty Crapper would not lie to you. Trust me, she is a horrible liar.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Chicken Paella</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(inspired by Ellie Krieger's <i>So Easy)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 tbsp olive oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed, sliced into 1/4 in rounds</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch pieces</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 medium onion, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">5 ounces frozen peas (half package)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 cup uncooked white rice</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1 large ripe tomato, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 cup sliced green pimento-stuffed Spanish olives</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/2 tsp salt, plus more to season chicken</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season chicken</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1/8 tsp ground turmeric</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">small pinch of saffron</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 375 F. Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper, set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large, oven-proof skillet with lid. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Brown chorizo and remove to a plate (about 3 minutes). Next, brown chicken in batches and remove to a plate (about 5 minutes each batch).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Add remaining oil to skillet. Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and translucent (about 3-5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add some of the chicken broth to pan and scrape up all the brown bits. Return chicken and chorizo to skillet and add the remaining ingredients (rest of broth, peas, rice, tomato, olives, and spices). Bring to a boil, cover, and transfer to oven. Cook 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir and serve.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Makes 4-5 servings.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Tips/Notes</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Don't forget to season your chicken with salt and pepper before browning. I have made this recipe without seasoning the chicken, as Ellie Krieger wrote her recipe, and have found the chicken pieces to be tasteless in the finished dish. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">My recipe has half the amount of peas called for by Ellie Krieger. When I made the dish with 10 ounces of peas, the peas were overwhelming.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Use caution when removing the skillet from the oven. Betty Crapper once (ok twice) absentmindedly reached into the oven without protection and burned herself. Oops! That handle sure does get hot.</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This recipe doubles very well and makes great food for a party. Just make it in a large Dutch oven.</span></li>
</ul>M @ Betty Crapperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00740080768608041744noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4121910951680034053.post-29121034830850686002010-07-12T08:08:00.002-04:002010-07-12T09:03:15.084-04:00Meal Plan 7/12-7/18<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b>Previous Week</b> (<a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/meal-plan-75-711.html">Meal Plan 7/5-7/11</a>)</span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Meal plans are wonderful, but life happens. Here is a review of last week's eats and how it all turned out; some good, some not so good.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Monday, the eight ears of corn taking up space in my kitchen were evicted and I made <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/fresh-corn-soup-with-roasted-corn.html">fresh corn soup with roasted corn guacamole</a>. The soup was exceptionally spicy, and excellent as usual. Dessert was <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/07/lemon-sorbet.html">lemon sorbet</a>.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday's </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/homemade-ground-beef-tacos.html">ground beef tacos</a> did not disappoint. We really love this meal.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday, Betty Crapper was supposed to make chicken paella; however I felt like <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">pizza</a> instead. I should have stuck with the meal plan. Betty Crapper waved her magic wand and ruined the pizza. I assembled it perfectly, with three cheeses (fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and parmigiano-reggiano). It just wasn't meant to be. As I attempted to transfer the pizza from the peel to the stone, disaster struck. The pizza folded over onto the hot stone. Betty Crapper almost cried and ate it anyway.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On Thursday, Betty Crapper decided to reheat a homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/weekend-traditions.html">waffle</a> for dinner. The pizza disaster was too recent too cook. Waffles are great with vanilla ice cream.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday afternoon I made <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/04/ms-banana-nut-bread.html">banana bread</a> with bananas far past their prime. The baking loaves smelled so good, I ate half a loaf for dinner.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The chicken paella finally got made on Saturday. It was delicious both Saturday and Sunday. Look for an upcoming chicken paella post. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Spaghetti and focaccia will wait until Monday.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Monday: spaghetti with homemade <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/marinara-sauce.html">marinara sauce</a> and rosemary focaccia</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tuesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/picadillo.html">picadillo</a> with brown rice</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wednesday: <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/05/balsamic-chicken-over-brown-rice.html">balsamic chicken </a>with brown rice</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thursday: leftovers</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Friday: pepperoni <a href="http://bettycrapper.blogspot.com/2010/06/pizza-dough.html">pizza</a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Saturday: churrasco with roasted potato wedges</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sunday: TBD</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I reserve the right to make substitutions and deletions due to laziness.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Baking/Sweets </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Wish List</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(all homemade of course)</span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">apple cake on Monday</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Tiramisu cake</span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Times;"><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are in need of further inspiration, check out the weekly <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/category/menu-plan-monday">Menu Plan Monday</a> post over at <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/">I'm an Organizing Junkie</a>. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!</span></div></div></div><div style="font-family: Times;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sarah from <a href="http://bakingserendipity.blogspot.com/">Baking Serendipity</a> has given me the Sunshine Award. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thank you so much. The recognition is much appreciated. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Per instructions, I am supposed to share this award with 12 blogs. I chose to share with blogs who frequently light up my day. Betty Crapper does not mind if you do not follow instructions. You are worthy of recognition.</span><br />
<ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.aliciashomemaking.com/">Alicia's Homemaking</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://angelfoodskitchen.blogspot.com/">Angel Foods Kitchen</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.barristerbites.com/">Barrister Bites</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/">Cinnamon Spice & Everything Nice</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.diaryofafirstchild.com/">Diary of a First Child</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://knowwhey.blogspot.com/">Know Whey</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://lindyandree.blogspot.com/">Lindy & Ree</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mommiecooks.com/">Mommie Cooks!</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://msenplace.blogspot.com/">Ms. enPlace</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://thecastlerockincook.blogspot.com/">My Kitchen in the Rockies</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://blog.rachelcotterill.com/">Rachel Cotterill</a> </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://susikochenundbacken.blogspot.com/">Susi's Kochen Und Backen Adventures</a> </span></li>
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