tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68987127620600406652024-03-04T23:55:16.256-05:00Kitchen SnapsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.comBlogger409125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-51512787317616288912014-12-10T09:14:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:14:07.160-05:00Shrimp Fra Diavolo<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="800" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/12073818065/player/929777b74e" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="534"></iframe>
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Short and sweet today...here's my version of Shrimp Fra Diavolo!<br />
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Spice it up or down however you desire and be sure to serve with a side of delicious bread!<br />
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A SIMPLE WEEKNIGHT MEAL!!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>You'll find my recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1028639/simple-spicy-shrimp-pasta-recipe">Simple spicy shrimp with pasta</a></b></span><br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="640" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/12073698243/player/68d94cffb6" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="427"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-90569022365083039262014-12-08T16:22:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:17:24.552-05:00Brie and mushroom quesadilla<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="473" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/11404552704/player/532bb63f44" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Gourmet comfort food!<br />
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Find the recipe here at <b>SheKnows:</b> <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1025937/brie-and-mushroom-quesadilla-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Brie and mushroom quesadilla recipe</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-43739154341452019632014-12-02T11:37:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:18:28.861-05:00Sausage Pizza Tacos<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="450" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/11608946586/player/cd72aa9a4f" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><br />
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Before you say,<i> "no way!" </i>Stop and think for a second...<br />
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<i>What's in a typical taco?</i><br />
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Ground meat, spices, taco sauce...a little salsa with peppers and onion. Lettuce, cheese, cilantro...maybe a few other things???<br />
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Well these sausage pizza tacos are not that far off.<br />
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Ground sausage (spicy and/or sweet), sauteed peppers and onions...a little pizza sauce, fresh basil and cheese....<br />
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So go ahead and marry your two favorite foods! They're a fun spin on family taco night!<br />
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<i>*You could replace the sausage with any ground meat...just make sure to drain the grease before mixing in the sauce and then stuffing the shells.</i><br />
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For the recipe and how to visit my post here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1026753/sausage-pizza-tacos-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sausage Pizza Tacos</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-44477295058622193962014-11-28T10:50:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:18:56.120-05:0012 Days of Christmas Cocktails...<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="640" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/11497304405/player/6bacb78269" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="640"></iframe><br />
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A fun and festive photo project I did last year for <b>SheKnows...</b>.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Cheers to all </i>and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :) </span></b><br />
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For additional photos and the 12 drink recipes click here ~ <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849137/12-christmas-cocktails-recipes"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12 Days of Christmas Cocktails</b></span></a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-7935487592143917512014-11-11T11:15:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:19:36.930-05:00Whisky Cake Recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/11310341656/" title="Whisky Cake by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Whisky Cake" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3672/11310341656_8c2265ae48_z.jpg" height="421" width="640" /></a><br />
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Here is a whisky cake recipe I am thrilled to share with you all!<br />
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Growing up, my mom would always make this weeks before Christmas...<br />
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In the early years, she didn't have a heavy duty stand mixer...the batter is quite dense so I recall the mixing seemed <b><i>awfully</i></b> intense.<br />
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She used to shell the pecans too... <i>by hand</i><br />
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...and <b><i>always</i></b> doubled the recipe.<br />
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It's these reasons above this cake had the misfortune of being deemed...<i>"A <b><u>lot</u></b> of work....!" </i><br />
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I remember coming home from school and seeing the big jug of whiskey sitting out on the kitchen table...next to a bowl full of nuts...<b><u>with their shells.</u></b><br />
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Boxes of golden raisins, mixing bowls and spoons...<b><i>as far as the eye could see....</i></b><br />
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It all pointed to <b><u>one thing</u></b>...I was about to be put to work!<br />
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I quickly learned how to<i> (on whiskey cake day)</i> mysteriously disappear ...off to the neighbors I'd go!<br />
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When I'd return home, there was almost always a fire roaring in our kitchen fireplace and the house smelled heavenly...butter, eggs, flour, sugar...cinnamon, raisins, whisky and nuts...<i>all being happily warmed and cooked in the oven!</i><br />
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So you see why I love this recipe. It makes me happy. <b>It's special. :)</b><br />
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My mom still makes it...and now so do I...with my KitchenAid stand mixer and bags of already shelled pecans by my side ~ modern conveniences :) haha<br />
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It's actually quite simple to make and cooking times will vary according to your oven...when a knife or chopstick comes out of the center clean - it's done.<br />
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It cooks low and slow...and you'll find this <b><i><u>keeper </u></i></b>of a recipe here, at<b> SheKnows</b>... <i>I hope you come to love it as much as I</i>...<a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1025173/whiskey-cake-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;">Whiskey Cake</span></a>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-83138017823077733272014-11-01T08:55:00.000-04:002014-12-10T09:22:36.271-05:00Gluten-free quinoa stuffing recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10824491616/" title="quinoa stuffingedit1 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="quinoa stuffingedit1" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3708/10824491616_87c9e5c1f6_z.jpg" height="479" width="640" /></a><br />
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Here is a gluten-free quinoa stuffing recipe that would make a nice, healthy addition to any Thanksgiving spread!<br />
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Your gluten-free diners will appreciate this recipe, because it incorporates a lot of the classic ingredients you find in a traditional stuffing.<br />
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I found the stuffing tasted even better after it sat for a while and had time to allow the flavors to sink into the quinoa...so go ahead and make this one in advance.<br />
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Serve it at room temperature or if you prefer a warmed version, reheat it in the oven at 300 degrees (cover with foil) for about 10-15 minutes...
You'll find the recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022965/gluten-free-quinoa-stuffing-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gluten-Free Quinoa Stuffing Recipe</b></span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-9653955005813172862014-10-30T16:08:00.000-04:002014-12-10T09:21:55.836-05:003 fall cocktail recipes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10967381815/" title="PicMonkey Collage by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="PicMonkey Collage" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/10967381815_2b1001fa9c_z.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a><br />
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Cinnamon and sugar...<br />
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Cranberry, ginger...<br />
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Nutmeg and pear.....<br />
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Here are 3 cocktail recipes perfect for the season!<b><span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023129/3-fall-cocktail-recipes">3 Fall cocktail recipes</a></span></b><br />
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If you're a fan of eggs on <b><i>almost anything</i></b>...I say go ahead and add two or three more to the top of this pizza...<br />
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If egg is not your thing...leave it off...this pizza is still totally delicious!<br />
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You may not think this pizza looks all that special... but the combination of crispy pancetta with a slightly spicy red sauce, sauteed spinach and two cheeses is superb!<br />
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The egg pairs perfectly with the crispy pancetta and spinach and adds a richness to the pizza that's addicting!<br />
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<i>(Think spinach salad with a warm pancetta emulsion dressing... .....Mmmmmmm)</i><br />
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You'll find the recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1024575/pizza-with-crispy-pancetta-and-soft-baked-egg-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pizza with crispy pancetta and soft baked egg</span></b></a>
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Staring at a pile of leftover Thanksgiving turkey?<br />
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Turn it into a pot of this hot and creamy Turkey and Cheese Chowder!<br />
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You'll find my recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023623/turkey-and-cheese-chowder-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Turkey and Cheese Chowder recipe</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-63446164683960170242013-11-25T15:59:00.000-05:002013-11-25T15:59:13.159-05:00Thanksgiving pizza<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10951338374/" title="Thanksgiving pizza by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Thanksgiving pizza" height="437" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3790/10951338374_fab98ef6fc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Give those coveted Thanksgiving leftovers new life with this pretty<b><i> (and delicious)</i></b> Thanksgiving pizza!<br />
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I added a few extra ingredients to pull it all together...garlic, red onion, Gorgonzola cheese, etc...<br />
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You'll find more<i> (and a tip) </i>here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023717/thanksgiving-pizza-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Thanksgiving pizza recipe</span></b></a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-23371583888708420502013-11-21T12:00:00.001-05:002013-11-21T12:00:07.991-05:00Pineapple stuffing with crispy bacon recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10933401813/" title="pineapplestuffing by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="pineapplestuffing" height="427" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/10933401813_e076ca544b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
Trust me with this one... if you like pineapple upside down cake... you will absolutely love this pineapple stuffing with crispy bacon!<br />
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The bacon was not added to this dish to be gimmicky...the touch of crisp, saltiness truly adds to the overall taste of the dish!<br />
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A traditionalist at heart, I wouldn't serve this as my <b><i><u>only</u></i></b> stuffing on Thanksgiving day, but as a side dish option (perfect with turkey or ham) it's a welcome surprise to the typical spread!<br />
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<i>*I used <b>Pepperidge Farm</b> white sandwich bread in this recipe...it works well in a stuffing.</i><br />
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You'll find the simple recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023609/pineapple-stuffing-with-crispy-bacon-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pineapple stuffing with crispy bacon recipe</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-77905825877972560252013-11-19T09:17:00.001-05:002013-11-19T09:19:36.346-05:00Country-style bacon, apple and cheese egg bake recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10742110465/" title="eggbakeedit2 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="eggbakeedit2" height="427" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/10742110465_6b33e69533_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Whether you have overnight guests coming for the holidays or you're simply looking for a special family breakfast...<br />
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Wake up their senses with this, Country-style bacon, apple and cheese egg bake!<br />
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This is a great one to make a day in advance (just be sure not to overcook since you'll be reheating)...then in the morning...take it out of the fridge, cover it with foil and reheat until warm though-out ...<i> </i><br />
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<i>(Sitting for a day, allows all those delicious ingredients to come together and then shine through when ready to eat!)</i><br />
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Juice, hot coffee and warm cinnamon raisin toast with butter makes this egg bake extra special!<br />
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Find the recipe here at <b>SheKnows</b>: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022663/country-style-bacon-apple-cheese-egg-bake-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Country-style bacon, apple and cheese egg bake</span></b></a><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-86954390837330406732013-11-17T11:12:00.000-05:002013-11-17T11:17:27.470-05:00Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10819766923/" title="hasselbackedit2 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="hasselbackedit2" height="508" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/10819766923_eef92ddc09_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Kick up your Sunday game day baked potato bar with a tray these loaded Hasselback potatoes!<br />
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Find more here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022933/cheesy-hasselback-potato-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Cheesy Hasselback Potato Recipe</span></b></a>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-25619769790887810262013-11-13T12:10:00.000-05:002013-11-13T12:11:52.062-05:00Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows and Brown Sugar Butter<br />
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Make a a <b>whole pan</b> of these Hasselback sweet potatoes with mini marshmallows and brown sugar butter!
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Bake the potatoes ahead of time...then about 20 minutes before you're ready to serve dinner, stuff them with the marshmallows and brown sugar butter and pop them back into the oven to melt the marshmallows and caramelize the tops!<br />
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Top with a pinch of Kosher salt and you have a perfect sweet potato side dish all of your guests will love!<br />
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You'll find to how to and recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022935/marshmallow-stuffed-hasselback-sweet-potatoes-with-brown-sugar-butter-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Marshmallow stuffed Hasselback sweet potatoes with brown sugar butter</span></b></a>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-85219467601157947632013-11-11T13:54:00.000-05:002013-11-11T15:04:22.341-05:005 compound butter recipes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10712941886/" title="rIMG_4349 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="rIMG_4349" height="450" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/10712941886_2acf26fcf3_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Compound butters are one of those things that are so simple to make, yet provide such an impact!<br />
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Whether you're spreading it on an earthy whole grain bread, crispy baguette or a warm homemade biscuit...<br />
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Whether you're melting some onto grilled meat, chicken, veggies or fish....<br />
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Here are 5 compound butter recipes:<br />
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<li><b style="font-size: x-large;">SWEET</b></li>
<li><b style="font-size: x-large;">CHEESY</b></li>
<li><b style="font-size: x-large;">SPICY</b></li>
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...that are sure to enhance any food!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A perfect hostess gift for the Holiday season...you'll find my recipes here at SheKnows: </span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1022491/5-compound-butter-recipes">5 Compound butter recipes</a></span></b><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-27566008143562155322013-11-10T18:46:00.000-05:002014-12-10T09:21:13.867-05:00Brown sugar ginger rosemary crisp cookies<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/11197240566/" title="edit3 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="edit3" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5516/11197240566_fee5a24cdd_z.jpg" height="459" width="640" /></a><br />
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So they're not in the shape of little snowmen...<br />
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They're not dusted with confectioners sugar...<br />
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...and they don't have chocolate<i>...or nuts.</i><br />
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All that being said...I promise these Brown sugar ginger rosemary crisp cookies are a must for the Christmas season!<br />
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Soft and chewy in the center with a crispy, buttery edge... if you haven't made these before, once you do, they're sure to become a holiday favorite!<br />
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<i>(*To make them a super flat, buttery cookie...press them down on the cookie sheet before baking.</i><br />
<i>**The rosemary flavor is very, very subtle...)</i><br />
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You'll find the recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1024835/brown-sugar-ginger-rosemary-crisps-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Brown sugar ginger rosemary crisp cookie</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-47485280230024179252013-10-25T15:33:00.000-04:002013-10-25T15:33:55.753-04:00Pasta with Pumpkin Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10335183126/" title="Pumkin sage sauceedut by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Pumkin sage sauceedut" height="427" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2874/10335183126_11576fbbe9_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Not sure there's any bowl of pasta that's much more satisfying than this, <b><i>Pasta with Pumpkin Cream Sauce and Crispy Sage!</i></b><br />
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I used a fresh spinach tortellini here, but any pasta would do...<br />
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If your sauce seems too thick, you can easily thin it out with some milk, to keep with the creamy consistency (while not adding additional cream) or even a chicken or vegetable stock would work just fine.<br />
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The fried sage, toasted walnuts and freshly grated cheese on top ~ pulls the entire dish together!<br />
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Show them you love them and make this tonight! You'll find my recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1020751/pasta-with-pumpkin-cream-sauce-and-crispy-sage-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Pasta with pumpkin cream sauce and crispy sage</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-39975441313451685822013-10-24T09:33:00.001-04:002013-10-24T09:33:05.360-04:00Halloween food idea ~ Mini scream face pizzas<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9663242435/" title="Scream Pizza SheKnows by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Scream Pizza SheKnows" height="508" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3711/9663242435_10f089a6ef_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Two English muffins or a piece of store bought Naan bread will form the shape of the face for these individual mini Scream Face Pizzas.<br />
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If you're making for a group of kids, either construct the pizzas and place them on an oven sheet - show them the pan with the pizzas uncooked and then again after they're cooked - so they can see how the cheese melted and the scream face formed.<br />
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Or... cook them right before kids arrive, turn off the oven and allow them to keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.<br />
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Or Plan C... let the kids get involved in the making of the scream face pizzas! <b><i>Have a contest for...scariest face, most like the original scream face, silliest face, messiest face...etc....</i></b><br />
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Have Fun and Happy Halloween!!! You'll find the how to here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1016319/mini-scream-face-pizzas-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Mini Scream Face Pizzas</span></b></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-70522398017290910382013-10-18T16:20:00.000-04:002013-10-18T16:20:55.554-04:00Mini caramel apple bites<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10160928906/" title="MiniApplesedit by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="MiniApplesedit" height="427" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3808/10160928906_17aff85c00_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Feeling the need to redeem myself after, Ralphy the barfing pumpkin. These mini caramel apple bites are the polar opposite...<br />
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When I was finished making this plate here, I was half expecting the Queen of England to walk through my kitchen door to place an order. <i>Now I know...she probably has someone do that stuff for her...but in my imagination,<b> </b></i><i><b>it was her</b></i><i>....and she wanted <b>a lot!</b></i><br />
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So many</u></i></b> ...that I was going to have to move to England and open up a quaint little shop where all I do is make these darling little candies for the Royal family... and they just keep handing me sacks of gold for payment!<br />
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Kate would become a regular <b><i>and</i></b> my best'est friend!<br />
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She would share her clothes with me <i>(because in my fantasy we wear the same size)</i><b> AND</b> let me borrow her riding boots - then give me a few pairs because she, "<i>has so many and we <b><u>ARE</u></b> bff's!"</i><br />
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I don't bake or make sweet things very often...so when I do...and it's easy..AND they turn out cute...I'm quite impressed with myself.<br />
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So anyway....these are a super adorable (for real ONE bite) treat! They look so pretty when plated and the topping choices are endless! In my experience, the crushed peanuts did the best job of holding up and keeping the caramel in place.<br />
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A great idea for any kind of autumn party (Kids, adults or Royalty!!!)...you'll find the recipe here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1019959/mini-caramel-apple-bite-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mini caramel apple bites</b></span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-52034499576652323602013-10-16T15:00:00.000-04:002013-10-16T17:53:40.414-04:00Barfing pumpkin Jack-o-lantern with a simple chili cheese dip<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/10174521105/" title="Barfing pumpkin with simple queso chili cheese dip by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Barfing pumpkin with simple queso chili cheese dip" height="474" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2843/10174521105_9ec95545ea_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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When I mentioned to my mom that one of my assignments for SheKnows, was to make and photograph this barfing pumpkin, the phone went silent on the other end....then...<br />
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<i>"Oh, Carolyn... that's disgusting! You're not for real, right?"</i><br />
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<i>"Ummm, yes, I have to carve a pumpkin into a Jack-o-lantern and make it look as if it's throwing up cheese dip."</i><br />
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Usually my mom is full of suggestions...recipe tips, photo staging ideas, etc, etc... but not for this one...<br />
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I imagine the feeling I had at that moment, was the same an adult son or daughter might feel when they tell their parent(s) they're doing porn to, <i>"make ends meet...."</i><br />
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I could hear her thinking...'what if my friends see it? What will I say?"<br />
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<i>"But mom, they're paying me to do this...I think it might be fun...."</i><br />
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<i>"Well... you do what you have to do... and that's enough talk about that...."</i><br />
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So here he is. We named him Ralphy (get it?). The kids, husband and I grew attached to Ralphy while he was in our home.<br />
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He's gone now. Only survived a few days after this throwing up episode...shriveled up and is now back outside - one with earth.<br />
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Who knows? Maybe next year we'll have some mini Ralphys sprout up from the ground? That would be nice...<br />
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So if you're hosting a Halloween Party this year...this barfing pumpkin's a must!<br />
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Some will love him! Some will hate him! You might even lose a few friends....<br />
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Luckily for me...my mom is my mom...I am her daughter and well, in this case, you can't choose family.<br />
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She's stuck with her, 'gourd barfing carving 3rd born' ...till the end. <i>(At least I carve with my clothes on. .............I mean...most of the time...)</i><br />
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You'll find the, <i><b>"how to"</b></i> here at SheKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1019943/barfing-pumpkin-chili-cheese-dip-recipe"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Barfing pumpkin chili cheese dip</span></b></a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-47935376694663110222013-09-26T15:57:00.000-04:002013-09-26T15:57:53.931-04:00Beer-braised brats with caramelized onion, apple and Dijon recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9836526726/" title="brats by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="brats" height="447" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/9836526726_030641209f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Here's a recipe perfect for a football tailgate, Harvest party, weekend gathering or Oktoberfest!<br />
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Make your brats a lil' extra special with all the ingredients and aromas of the season! <br />
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<em>Apples... caramelized onions... Dijon mustard... grilled meat on a bun with a pumpkin beer on the side...!</em> <br />
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You'll find my recipe here at SkeKnows: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1017963/beer-braised-brats-caramelized-onion-apple-and-dijon-recipe"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Beer-braised brats with caramelized onion, apple and Dijon recipe</span></strong></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-40083384873638415832013-09-10T11:18:00.000-04:002013-09-10T16:33:11.628-04:00White cheddar popcorn grilled cheese sandwich<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9417613192/" title="gc 015 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="gc 015" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7385/9417613192_73921dafa5_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Here we have a white cheddar popcorn grilled cheese. <br />
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I made this one day when the kids and I were brain storming on all the different things that could go into a grilled cheese sandwich. Among many deliciously silly ideas...the bag of half eaten SmartFood seemed to make sense!<br />
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If you're the type of cook who smashes down your grilled cheese sandwich when grilling, the popcorn will get lost in all that cheese (not necessarily a bad thing, but you won't see the cute little pieces of popcorn throughout).<br />
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So, go gentle with this one and serve with chocolate milk or an icy cold shake to make it feel extra special and fun! <br />
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You'll find my post here at <strong>SheKnows</strong>: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1008533/white-cheddar-popcorn-grilled-cheese-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;">White cheddar popcorn grilled cheese recipe</span></a>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-43526100266417261132013-08-05T11:58:00.000-04:002013-08-05T12:09:02.963-04:00Beef braciola rolls with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9295016800/" title="roll2 011 by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="roll2 011" height="427" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/9295016800_5eb013e1ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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An Italian classic...if you grew up with an Italian grandmother always in the kitchen...she surely had <strong>her own</strong> version of Beef braciola...and <strong><em><u>her</u></em></strong> version...was the best!<br />
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Here I layered it with a quality prosciutto (sliced <em>very</em> thin and not overly salty) and freshly grated Parmesan cheese...toasted pine nuts and parsley, rolled up jelly roll style, secured with kitchen twine and grilled on the outside grill. <br />
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A nice alternative to the usual grilled meat, we ate our braciola with a creamy homemade polenta... but mashed potatoes or your favorite red sauce would also be delicious! <em>(Serving with red sauce or 'gravy' is very traditional.)</em><br />
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<em>Change your routine up a little and make this tonight!</em> You'll find the recipe here at <strong>SheKnows</strong>: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1006481/beef-braciola-rolls-with-prosciutto-and-parmesan-cheese-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;">Beef braciola rolls with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese recipe</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-56916410875588357412013-08-02T10:13:00.000-04:002013-08-02T10:13:44.044-04:00Steamed clams with white wine butter sauce recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9408130373/" title="Steamed clams with white wine butter sauce recipe by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Steamed clams with white wine butter sauce recipe" height="400" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5546/9408130373_51f71e7c98_z.jpg" width="600" /></a>
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I'm in the<em> (slow)</em> process of switching over to WordPress under my new name, <strong>Kitchen Snaps.</strong> <br />
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In the coming month(s) this website will be sleeker, easier to navigate and focus more on food photography while still providing recipes... <em><strong>So...stay tuned!</strong></em><br />
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This steamed clams with white wine butter sauce recipe is a keeper! Serve with crusty bread or pour contents of the pot over a bowl of hot linguine! Make this tonight!<br />
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You'll find my recipe here at: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1007331/steamed-clams-with-white-wine-butter-sauce-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;">Steamed clams with white wine butter sauce recipe</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898712762060040665.post-69996019346968401982013-08-02T09:56:00.001-04:002013-08-02T09:56:13.385-04:00Quinoa peanut butter banana bars recipe<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/careskitchen/9308295596/" title="Quinoa peanut butter banana bars recipe by Carolyn McCaffrey Stalnaker, on Flickr"><img alt="Quinoa peanut butter banana bars recipe" height="500" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/9308295596_f2b58d4c95_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Find my recipe here at: <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1006749/quinoa-peanut-butter-banana-bar-recipe"><span style="font-size: large;">Quinoa peanut butter banana bars recipe</span></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06564233948565292236noreply@blogger.com0