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  • Food of the World: Rhubarb Fool

    Food of the World: Rhubarb Fool

    Rhubarb Fool. Food of the World Party - UK edition

    I was so excited we were visiting the United Kingdom this month for Food of the World. It’s a place I feel I know a bit more about their food.  My first thought was crumpets and tea. Seeing as how I don’t actually drink tea though, and the crumpets were awfully similar to pancakes, I decided to go a different route.

    Check it out! I didn’t fry anything this time around! I loved the airiness of the Fool dish, and the pretty bright colors I saw in all the recipes I was browsing. Of course you would think with a name like Fool, that this would be a fool-proof recipe, but in my quest for simplifying the recipe, and not paying too much attention to measurements I ended up with too much cream, and a bit too tart compote.

    Instead of sharing how I made it, because I’m going to tweak around with it some more, I’m just going to send you to the recipe on Epicurious.

    I cut out all the extras in mine and just made a simple rhubarb and sugar compote, then added a little sugar to the whipping cream. For us the flavors just didn’t combine quite right. So we’ll be trying it again but with a little more extras. I’m really excited for peach season now because I think that is going to be divine.

    One little boy really loved my version – he thought for sure it was ice cream!

    Enjoy the party!

    Please take a moment to visit all the hosts and see what they’re cooking up today! Then grab some of your United Kingdom recipes and come share with us. This months linky is open to any recipe from the United Kingdom including England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

    Don’t forget to grab the button —> and invite your friends to join in!

    Next Month: MEXICO



  • Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet Recipe

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet Recipe

    Make dinner easy and delicious with this recipe for Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet. A cilantro lime sauce covers these chicken thighs, yellow beets, and rice all in one skillet to make dinner clean up a breeze. 
    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet meal

    Every Monday night we like to cook up a skillet meal. It means few dishes and great tasting food. After getting a couple bunches of Cilantro in our produce box last week, the idea of Cilantro Lime Chicken kept coming to mind. I’m sure it’s a recipe I’ve seen somewhere else, but I completely made this my own. 

     

     
     
    Who knew that the yellow beets would add a wonderful twist and bright coloring to this dish! Seriously, when I shared the Beet and Cilantro round up on Monday, I hadn’t really considered combining the two. To me, they didn’t seem like ingredients that would normally be paired together . It sure worked though. Even the kids ate the beets without complaint – well most of them at least. 

    I honestly didn’t know yellow beets existed before this weeks produce delivery. I’ve still got a purple one in the fridge to use, but now that I’ve tried the yellow, I know the purple is going to be great. Never did I think I would enjoy those weird looking veggies my mom always loved. Turned out she was onto something and I was the one missing out.

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet

    I was actually blown away but how flavorful this skillet was. I find most skillet meals help combine flavors while still making it easy to taste each component, but this one just blew the rest out of the park. I’ve actually cut the lime juice down quite a bit here, even though I used a lot more when I actually made it. That was the only adjustment we all agreed on….too much lime flavor.

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet 

    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet
    Cilantro Lime Chicken Skillet has a twist even the kids will never guess!
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    Ingredients
    1. 3 Chicken Thighs
    2. 1 yellow beet, peeled and chopped
    3. 1/2 shallot chopped
    4. 3 Mushrooms sliced
    cilantro lime dressing ingredients
    1. 1 baby yellow sweet pepper
    2. 2 crystallized ginger pieces
    3. 1/4 cup lime juice
    4. 1 TBS red wine vinegar
    5. 1/4 cup cilantro
    6. 1 clove garlic
    7. 1/4 cup olive oil
    8. 1/4 cup white rice
    Instructions
    1. Begin cooking chicken in a medium skillet over medium heat.
    2. In your blender or food processor combine pepper, ginger, garlic, lime juice and vinegar. Process until smooth. Add the cilantro, and again blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil until well combined.
    3. Add mushrooms, beets and shallot to chicken pan. Saute.
    4. Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the chicken and vegetables. Add rice. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and rice is done.
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    What’s your favorite way to eat beets? 

  • Cilantro and Beets – what to cook

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    A couple weeks ago we went to a Home and Garden Show. I love going to these shows and seeing all the local and national home products. They give me some great ideas to share with you, and for my own home. At the last one Mark and I decided to sign up with Winder Farms.  We always debate over them because we are in love with their juice, but weren’t sure the prices were worth it.

    I’ve also been thinking about signing up with Bountiful Baskets for weekly produce. Mark and I decided to start with Winder because it means I don’t have to get up early on Saturdays to go pick up my produce, since Winder delivers it directly to my doorstep. I’m still not sure the price difference is worth it, but I am pretty excited about the new produce we’re getting to try.

    For example – last week we got 2 large bundles of Cilantro and today there was a yellow and red beet in the box. Two ingredients I don’t use frequently in my cooking. So what did I do? I headed to Foodie Friday and found some recipes from my favorite bloggers – You guys!

    Vegan Cilantro and Black Bean Chili
    I actually just made a chili last night and added cilantro to it…YUMMY!

    Orange Cilantro Dressing cookingwithcurls.com
    Lisa also shares a Southwest Chicken Salad to serve this on. 

    This looks like the perfect way to try Beets for the first time.

    Beets & Skordalia ~ Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen
    Another simple way to prepare beets.

    beet pancakes
    You will never guess the secret ingredient that make these pancakes! I really want to give these a try asap.

    How do you eat your beets and cilantro?

  • 2 Sandwiches with Bagel Thins and Sandwich Thins

    2 Sandwiches with Bagel Thins and Sandwich Thins

    *This post is sponsored by Sandwich Thins®, Pocket Thins® and Bagel Thins ®. They provided me with coupons and a gift card to try the products mentioned. All thoughts are my own*
     
    Oscar Eggs Benedict or Sandwich Thins with sprouts
     
    I was so excited when I heard about Bagel thins, Sandwich thins, and Pocket Thins. The gears in my head started turning, as I dreamed up this bagel sandwich with ham, asparagus, eggs and hollandaise sauce. I could practically taste it before I ever bought the ingredients. 
     
    Then I started thinking about the Sandwich and Pocket Thins, and I was brought back to my childhood. I remember my mom stuffing sprouts into a pita pocket with my ham and cheese. I thought it was the best thing ever. I haven’t put sprouts on my sandwiches in forever, so I knew I was creating a treat to take me back home. 
     
    Unfortunately I couldn’t locate the Pocket Thins in any of my local stores *sad face*, so I decided to make do with the Sandwich Thins.  These are great because they contain zero grams trans fat, are cholesterol free, and have no high fructose corn syrup. Plus my favorite thing about them is their thinness. I mean I love sandwiches, but sometimes the bread takes over from being able to taste all the other yummy goodness, am I right? 
     
    I hope you enjoy my adult version of my childhood favorite!
     
    Sandiwch thins Sandwich prep
     
    Start by gathering all your ingredients:
     
    • Sandwich Thins: Healthy Multi-grain Rolls
    • Stonemill Kitchens Artichoke & Parmesan
    • Deli meat – whatever your preference is
    • shredded cheddar
    • shredded Romaine
    • sliced  tomatoes
    • Alfalfa Sprouts
    Sandiwch Thins
     
    I was a little worried pulling the top and bottom apart, but they came apart very easily.  Next spread 1 tsp of the Artichoke Parmesan on the bottom half.
     
    Building a Sandwich Thins sandwich
     
    Add sliced tomato, followed by your choice of deli meats. I used Honey Turkey and Chicken. 
     
    Deli meat on Sandwich Thins
     
    It’s looking so yummy!  At this point, layer with shredded lettuce and cheese – as little or as much as you desire. 
     
    Sandwich thins sandwiches
     
    Now you’re ready for the finishing touch, and highlight of the sandwich – Alfalfa Sprouts (or whatever sprouts you prefer). Be generous.
     
    Alfalfa sprouts on Sandwich thins
     
    Top with the other half of the Sandwich Thin, and then sit down, and really enjoy.  
     
     
    Sandwich Thins and Pocket Thins come in a variety of flavors including
    100% Whole Wheat, Healthy Multi-grain, Honey Wheat, Flax & Fiber
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    Ready for the next Sandwich?  This one uses Thomas Bagel Thins.  It wasn’t until I pulled the mix for the Hollandaise sauce out that I realized my idea wasn’t that original. I was making basically Eggs Benedict.  When I researched what exactly Eggs Benedict was though, I came across a list of variations. My sandwich wasn’t exactly any of the variations either, so I combined two to give this sandwich it’s name – Oscar Eggs Benedict. 
     

     

    Oscar Eggs Benedict on Bagel Thins
    This was some serious yum. It was hours later and I could still taste the melding flavors from this deliciousness. I hope you enjoy.
     
     
    Oscar Eggs Benedict
    Serves 1
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    Ingredients
    1. 1 Plain Bagel Thin (they also come in 100% Whole Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin, and Everything)
    2. 1 slice of Ham
    3. 3 Asparagus Spears
    4. 1 egg
    5. Knorr’s Hollandaise Sauce
    6. Stonemill Kitchens Artichoke Parmesan
    7. Garlic Pepper
    Instructions
    1. Open your Bagel Thin and spread 1 TBS Artichoke Parmesan on the bottom half. Set aside
    2. Heat 1 TBS Olive Oil in a medium frying pan.
    3. Break the Asparagus Spears in half and add to the oil.
    4. Sprinkle with a dash of Garlic Pepper.
    5. Fry for about 5 minutes. Remove asparagus, and set aside.
    6. Break your egg into the pan, and add the slice of ham as well.
    7. Fry your egg however you desire. I prefer a soft yolk, but others don’t. If you want it more Benedict traditional, poach your egg. I was going for quick and easy.
    8. Meanwhile cook the Hollandaise sauce according to package instructions. Or make your own – The Pioneer Woman’s recipe looks pretty simple.
    9. Place the ham on the Bagel Thin, top with asparagus, egg, and Hollandaise sauce.
    10. Add bagel top and enjoy.
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    Serve with a Fresh Fruit Smoothie for an extra burst of yummy. 
     
    Thomas Bagel Thins are 110 calories and cholesterol free. 
    These along with the Sandwich and Pocket Thins are only 3 Weight Watchers Points – as for adding the rest of the ingredients, I couldn’t tell you what the points are. 
     
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    Oscar Eggs Benedict on Bagel Thins
     
     
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  • Food of the World: Dublin Coddle

    Food of the World: Dublin Coddle

    Explore the Irish cuisine with Dublin Coddle. A heartwarming meal of meat and potatoes.
     
     
    While reading about Ireland this month, and their cuisine I found that we eat a pretty normal Irish diet. When I think of Ireland and their cuisine the first thing that always comes to my mind is Corned Beef and cabbage.  I was surprised to learn from Diane (Simple Living and Eating) that corned beef isn’t traditionally eaten in Ireland. From all the recipes I came across, I also found this to be true. Not one had corned beef listed. 
     
    I was having a hard time deciding what to make for this months party, because I wanted to try something new, but it seemed like most of the recipes were things we eat on a fairly regular basis. 
     
    • Shepherds Pie
    • Meat and potato stews
    • full breakfast, or “fry up”
    These were all things I grew up on and continue to make for my family.  I know it doesn’t stem from our Irish heritage…because we have no Irish heritage.  I would guess it probably came from my grandma who ate potatoes on a daily basis because they were the most versatile and affordable food during the great depression.  
     
    The only recipe I came across, was something I’d rather never make myself, or probably eat – Black Pudding. So I kept searching, and came across Dublin Coddle. I stuck with a very basic recipe, and although a good meal, I wish I had added a few more herbs or spices to it.  It was a bit bland, but one that was easy to put together.
     
     
     
     
    Dublin Coddle
    Serves 6
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    Ingredients
    1. 1 pint water
    2. 2 cups cooked chopped Pork Roast
    3. 12 Pork Sausage links
    4. 1 yellow onion
    5. 4 medium-small Russet Potatoes
    6. 1/4 cup fresh Parsley
    7. salt and pepper to taste
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
    2. In a medium pan, bring the water to a boil. Add the pork roast and sausages. Cook for 5-10 minutes until the sausage is no cooked through.
    3. Meanwhile cut the onion into 8 chunks and place in a deep roasting pan.
    4. Wash and slice the potatoes and add to the onion.
    5. Spoon the meat out of the water and add to the roasting pan as well.
    6. Pour enough of the water from the cooked meat over the coddle just enough to cover.
    7. Top with the parsley. Cover with a piece of buttered parchment paper, and the lid.
    8. Bake for 1-2 hours or until potatoes are soft.
    9. Serve warm with Soda Bread.
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    Mireille  http://www.eastwestrealm.com  

    I can’t wait to see what all these ladies cooked up from Ireland. I may just throw a St Patrick”s day party with all their recipes.  
    If you’re new to the party you can grab the button over there under the Foodie Friday button—–>
     
     
    Or just enjoy browsing the many foods from Ireland. Don’t forget to visit all the hosts as well


    Next Month we’re visiting: United Kingdom. This can include recipes from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
     

     
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  • Taco Salad in Home Made Tortilla Bowls

    Taco Salad in Home Made Tortilla Bowls

    Taco Salad in homemade Tortilla Bowls

    So we’re lying in bed one night, and Mark turns to me, and says “Taco Salad”.

    That’s all it took. I had recently gone shopping and filled our vegetable drawer to overflowing, so I had everything on hand for the salad. I just needed to figure out the tortilla bowls.

    Taco Salad in homemade Tortilla Bowls
     

    I thought about going out and purchasing some premade bowls, or seeing if I could just bake the premade flour tortillas into a bowl shape, but why make it easy?  I decided to pull out an old favorite for homemade tortillas, but instead of frying them on the stove, to bake them over a bowl in the oven.

    Yum!  Besides being extremely simple, the kids loved the tortilla bowls, and I think managed to eat some vegetables with their dinner. I debated putting radishes in since it’s not something you find in a normal taco salad, but I couldn’t resist their pretty red color.

    Taco Salad in homemade Tortilla Bowls

     

    Taco Salad in Homemade Tortilla Bowls
    Taco Salad tossed in homemade tortilla bowls with choice of dressing.
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    Ingredients
    1. 1 batch of dough for home made flour tortillas – http://bit.ly/1Q9ymXP
    2. 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce, chopped
    3. 1/2 cup Romaine Lettuce, chopped
    4. 1 tomato, chopped
    5. 1 radish, sliced and quartered
    6. 1 TBS chopped olives
    7. 2 TBS Black Beans
    8. Dressing of your choice
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
    2. Roll out the dough, and drape across an overturned, oven-safe bowl** sprayed lightly with cooking spray.
    3. Pinch around the edges to make some nice creases in your shell.
    4. Bake for 15 minutes.
    5. Prep your vegetable while the bowls are baking.
    6. When removing the shells from the bowl, gently slide a knife between the shell and the bowl to loosen, and then carefully flip it off.
    7. Toss ingredients gently together inside shell.
    8. Drizzle with your favorite dressing*** and enjoy.
    Notes
    1. *Will make up to 12 shells.  Salad ingredients are for one salad.
    2. **I used an overturned muffin tin and draped it across 4 muffin wells.
    3. ***In the photo’s I was using Poppyseed dressing, but I also enjoy this with Kraft’s Sun dried Tomato Dressing. Absolutely delicious no matter your preference. My kids preferred ranch. If you’re looking for more of a traditional taco flavor, toss it with a scoop of sour cream, and leave off the dressing
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    Enjoy!
    Taco Salad in homemade Tortilla Bowls
  • The Bare Necessities of Life and King Louie’s Coconut Banana Smoothie #JungleFresh

    The Bare Necessities of Life and King Louie’s Coconut Banana Smoothie #JungleFresh

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    Celebrate the release of The Jungle Book and Party Baloo style #JungleFresh #shop
     
    I love when Disney releases their old classics from the vault!  The Jungle Book was released February 11th on Bluray/Combo pack Diamond Edition. I have to admit, we were so excited, that when we showed up at Walmart to purchase it they were just finishing putting the display out.  We were not going to miss the limited supply of Jungle Book Lunchboxes that you can get exclusively at Walmart!
     
    The Jungle Book Walmart exclusive, #shop, #junglefresh
     
    I have a 7 year old daughter who for some reason has loved The Jungle Book ever since we found an old copy of the large Disney Book at a library sale a year or so ago. She has laid claim to it, and considered it her favorite – even wanting to do her science project on jungle animals. We don’t own a VCR anymore, and my parents only have the VHS version, so she has never seen the movie. 
     
    Reading Disney's classic The Jungle Book in preparation for the movie
     
    Friday nights are our movie nights, and we’ve been meaning to invite my niece and nephews over for a long time. What better way to introduce them all to The Jungle Book movie than a party with cousins?  Perfect! I really wanted to make this a night to remember for everyone, so we grabbed some #JungleFresh fruit while we were at Walmart grabbing the movie. 
     
    Oh so many ideas! We decided to party like Baloo and enjoy the Bare Necessities of Life – Food, family and shelter.
     
    Food
    Of course we had to have Baloo’s Claw Kabob. Though no prickly pears available, we did find plenty of other fresh fruit, including some special Asian Pears. Also on our menu were Kaa’s Hypnotic cupcakes, Fancy Ants (raisins on celery), Scaredy Cat Chili, and King Louie’s Coconut Banana smoothie
     
    Make Baloo's Claw Kabob for your Jungle Book viewing party #JungleFresh fruit #shop
     
    We made Kaa’s hypnotic cupcakes using Duff Goldman’s Zebra cake mix and some swirled chocolate and vanilla frosting on top. 
     
    The real treat came in the form of King Louie’s Coconut Banana Smoothies. Yum yum yum!!  I’ll be honest though, these were a little tricky to make, but so worth the mess.  Check out my awesome husband cutting open our coconuts. 
     
    Use a miter Saw to create flat bottoms for your Jungle Book Coconut Smoothies #JungleFresh #shop

    Yes that is a coconut on a miter saw. Since we were going to be putting our smoothie inside the coconut shell, we wanted some pretty flat bottoms, and smooth edges. To be honest I’m sure there is an easier way (like the ways suggested on wikihow), but I let my husband have his fun. Plus we got some awesome coconuts out of it.

    Coconut Banana Smoothie Recipe at the bottom of the post!!
     
    Family
    We were ready to party with all that food, but we still need some family.  I was telling my friend about the party, and she jumped on our bandwagon and had her husband blow us up some balloon animals. Definitely a highlight for any party with kids are the balloons. Just check out the birds, snakes, monkeys, elephants and of course, Baloo!
     
    #JungleFresh #shop Party with Balloon Animals
     
    During the movie some kids were pretty entranced with their coconut smoothie while watching, and others had fun making paper plate masks. We were going for jungle animals, but I’m sure you know what happens when you give kids markers and paper plates – they take their own liberties. 
     
    #JungleFresh #shop mask making, coconut drinking
     
    After the movie was over we had some extra wiggles we needed to get out before sending everyone home, so we reenacted Shanti as she tried to carry the water from the river where Mowgli first meets her. The kids wanted me to put water inside the bowl…but not in my house kids! Maybe another day during the summer when we’re outside. 
     
    Jungle Book games #JungleFresh #shop
    I’m not sure if it helped get the wiggles out, or just riled them up some more, but they did love it immensely. Even Uncle M joined in with some bowl balancing and hip waving.
     
    Shelter
    We added some Jungle flair to our party by hanging dark green crepe paper around the television. It really gave the feeling of watching it in the Jungle!
     
    If you ever find yourself lost in the jungle, you could almost completely recreate this smoothie. It will probably be a bit chunkier since you’ll use a rock to mash up all the fruit, and your coconuts may not sit on a flat surface, but you’ll still enjoy this treat.

    Coconut Banana Smoothies in a Coconut Cup for any Jungle Book party #JungleFresh #shop

     

     
    Coconut Banana Smoothie in Coconut Shells
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    Celebrate the Jungle Book with King Louie’s Coconut Banana Smoothie
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    Ingredients
    1. 4 whole coconuts
    2. 3 frozen bananas
    3. 8 oz pineapple (or 1 cup)
    4. 2 15oz can papaya chunks (if you can find fresh, even better!)
    5. 1/2 cup Honeydew Melon chunks
    6. 2 cup coconut milk
    7. 2 cup apple juice
    Instructions
    1. Drill 3 holes in your coconuts and drain out the milk. You can save this to use in your smoothie – we used a can of coconut milk.
    2. Use your preferred method to open your coconut. We used a miter saw to smooth out the bottoms so they wouldn’t roll around, and then sliced 1/2 inch off the tops. Rinse well.
    3. Take your remaining ingredients and toss in your blender.
    4. Blend until smooth. You may need to do this step in 2 batches to fit in your blender.
    5. Pour smoothie into the coconut shells.
    6. Add a straw and enjoy.
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    good to the last drop, #JungleFresh #shop
     
    Are you ready to party Baloo Style with The Jungle Book?
     
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  • Foodie Friday Featuring Jodie Fitz

    Foodie Friday Featuring Jodie Fitz

    Welcome back to another Foodie Friday
    Happy Valentines Day!
    I would love it if you took a moment to visit my co-host Diane at Simple Living and Eating. 
    If you’re new to Foodie Friday, here’s the run down
    1. Link up your recipe or any food related post below
    2. Browse the linky, visit some new blogs, and share if you feel so inclined. 
    3. Please only link up 3 posts. This lets us visit as many of you as possible.
    4. By linking up you give me permission to feature your photos on Home Maid Simple (always linking back to you of course!)
    This weeks feature is

    Jodie Fitz is a wife and mother of 3. I absolutely love how she describes herself  “5% Martha Stewart, 20% Erma Bombeck and 75% Lucille Ball; but at the end of the day I am 100% ME!”  You can read more on why she chose those 3 over on her blog. 

    Last week Jodie shared some really fun and easy recipes with us.  My chocolate milk usually consists of milk and nestle chocolate syrup. Jodie’s chocolate and strawberry milks take a tad bit more time (but really hardly any at all), and sound just so much better!  

    If you are still planning a Valentines party for this weekend, or need a quick card to send with your kids to school like RIGHT NOW! check out her Chocolate Mustache and free printable card. The card can easily be sent without the chocolate mustache for you late minute planners. 

    Chocolate and Strawberry Milk

    Seriously, no syrups involved here!!

    Chocolate Mustache and Free Printable

    I hope you are all having a fabulous day of love. Love for your spouse, love for your kids, and a little love for yourself as well. 

  • Raspberry Marbled Mini Cheesecakes #Moms4JNJConsumer #ad

    Raspberry Marbled Mini Cheesecakes #Moms4JNJConsumer #ad

    This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them.
     
    Whether it’s for Valentines, a date night at home, or just because you need a little indulgence without the guilt, you’ll love these Raspberry Marbled Mini Cheesecakes. 
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    What I’m really excited about though is the Splenda No-Calorie Sweetener. Splenda can be used anywhere sugar is used with equal portions, but without all the calories. That is 678 calories less than sugar on a cup to cup basis. Now you can enjoy these Raspberry Marbled Mini Cheesecakes with your spouse (and kids!) without worrying too much about your waistline.
     
    FYI – I may have scoured my county for a mini cheesecake pan solely so I could create this recipe for you guys. It was the only one I could find and was the absolute last one in Williams & Sonoma! I love you that much. You’re welcome. Now go bake these!
     
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    Raspberry Marbled Mini Cheesecake
    Enjoy your favorite cheesecake with less calories thanks to SPLENDA in this Raspberry Marbled Cheesecake
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    Crust
    1. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    2. 3/4 cup Splenda
    3. 1/2 cup light brown sugar
    4. 1 tsp vanilla
    5. 1 cup flour
    6. 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
    7. 1/2 tsp baking soda
    8. 1/4 tsp salt
    9. 1/4 cup milk
    Cheesecake
    1. 2 pkgs Philadelpia Original Cream Cheese
    2. 3/4 cup Splenda
    3. 2 tsp Lemon Juice
    4. 1 egg, whipped
    5. 6 tsp raspberry preserves
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
    2. Mix butter, Splenda, sugar, and vanilla until well mixed.
    3. In a small bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
    4. Slowly add the flour to the butter mixture. Mix well.
    5. Add milk and combine.
    6. Separate and roll into 6 balls about 2 inches in diameter.
    7. Press into the bottom of your mini cheesecake mold. If you don’t have a mini cheesecake mold, leave the dough combined as one, and press into a 9inch spring form pan.
    8. Bake for 12 minutes.
    9. The cookies puff up a bit, so when you take them out of the oven, use the back of a spoon to push them down a bit.
    10. Let cool.
    11. Turn oven down to 300 F.
    12. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, Splenda, and Lemon Juice.
    13. Slowly mix in the egg.
    14. Scoop 1/2 cup cheesecake mix on top of the cookie crusts.
    15. Whip the raspberry preserves until less jelly like, and more liquid like.
    16. Add one tsp raspberry preserves to the top of each cheesecake. Swirl around with a toothpick to get a marbled look.
    17. Bake in your 300 F oven for 40 minutes.
    18. Let cool, then top with whipped cream and fresh raspberries.
    Adapted from Crust adapted from Cooking Channel TV
    Adapted from Crust adapted from Cooking Channel TV
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  • Mozzarella en Carrozza: A visit to Italy

    Mozzarella en Carrozza: A visit to Italy

     
    I had all intentions of revamping, and getting better pictures of my Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip, but the more I researched Italian Cuisine, the more I wanted to try something new. Of course, I’ll still be heading back to that dip, because it is divine, but today I decided to go with something new. 
     
    Mozzarella en Carrozza. 
     

    Basically a cheese sandwich. I know it doesn’t sound all that new, but trust me it is!  I found the recipe first on Mangia Bene Pasta.  I really enjoyed browsing her recipes, and learning a little more about traditional Italian food. I kept coming back to the Mozzarella en Carrozza though, because my parents recently told me about this new Gourmet Cheese Sandwich shop that they visited.

    Normally my cheese sandwiches consist of buttered bread and Cheddar cheese, sometimes a slice of ham.  This sandwich is so much more though! It’s just as easy to make, giving you a new lunch option.

    Mozarella en Carrozza
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    Visit Italy and spin your normal grilled cheese with this Mozzarella en Carrozza
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    Ingredients
    1. 6 slices Bread
    2. Mozzarella Cheese – make it as cheesy as you want
    3. 1/2 cup flour
    4. 1 cup milk
    5. 1 egg
    6. a pinch of salt and pepper
    7. Olive Oil
    Instructions
    1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
    2. Whisk egg with salt and pepper.
    3. Place slices of the mozzarella between 2 slices of bread.
    4. Dredge sandwich through milk, then flour, then egg.
    5. Carefully place in frying pan.
    6. Cook until golden, then flip and cook the other side. It takes no longer than 1 minute per side.
    7. Eat alone, or dip in some marinara sauce.
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    You can eat the Mozzarella en Carrozza by itself, but I enjoyed mine dipped in Hunts Italian Sausage sauce. It was like a pizza, but in sandwich form. So delicious!
     
     
    I am so excited that Diane has invited us all to join in the Food of the World party. A big welcome to all the Co-Hosts. Take a moment and go visit them. 
     
    If you have any Italian recipes you’d like to share, please link up below! This party goes all month long, so come on back and see what new recipes are being shared. 
     
     

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