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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-50982030099668852122014-02-15T07:29:00.001-08:002014-02-15T07:29:53.314-08:00Healthy Homemade Fruit RollsI started writing this earlier today, but forgot to hit save. Don't you hate that? You have something really good written the first time around, and then when you go back to rewrite it you don't remember a word of it. (PS- this IS a true story....)<br />
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Well anyways I know I was writing about my love for Lucky Charms, Oreo Cookies, and I can't forget Fruit Roll Ups. I really love Fruit Roll Ups. Of course I would happen to love very gonna bad for me. :(</div>
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After searching Pinterest I decided to make my own Healthy Fruit Rolls. They were actually really easy to make. I picked raspberries and peaches for mine, but you can make these with almost any fruit. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Healthy Fruit Rolls</span></b><br />
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1. Preheat oven to 170º<br />
2. Line a cookie sheet that has a lip with plastic wrap (be sure to overlap your sides).<br />
3. Puree your fruit in food processor until smooth consistency.<br />
4. Add sweetener of your choice (I used Truvia) and sweeten to taste.<br />
5. Pour mixture on to prepared cookie sheet and spread with spatula.<br />
6. Bake for about 3-5hours. (Times may vary, most recipes I found said they should take about 6-7 hours, but mine only took 3) Wait until your center is no longer tacky.<br />
7. Lift plastic wrap out of cookie sheet and place on the countertop to cool.<br />
8. Flip over onto parchment paper.<br />
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10.Cut into strips and roll. (You may want to secure them with a tie or tape if they won't stay rolled)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-17996032998289387642014-02-13T09:00:00.000-08:002014-02-13T09:00:04.834-08:00Intense Brownie Cravings and a Yummy Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Swirl Brownie Recipe<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been searching the internet high and low for a good gluten-free/low sugar brownie recipe. The last recipe I tried was a Paleo one that was way too chocolaty and not sweet at all. In other words it was YUCK! (At least to me... If anyone wants to give them a shot, let me know and I'd be more than happyto share the recipe.) Though they did look delicious.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-26351982613333400732014-02-10T09:00:00.000-08:002014-02-10T09:00:01.962-08:00Gluten-Free Almond Flour Crackers<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been trying to come up with something witty and cute to say about the recipe that I'm going to share with you today. Nothing came to mind, other than the fact that the crackers themselves were VERY, VERY cute and not to mention tasty. I even made them heart shaped in honor of Valentine's Day.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-63115747329398819312014-02-06T10:30:00.000-08:002014-02-06T10:30:02.558-08:00Just a Little UpdateSince I started my new doctor enforced diet/lifestyle change a few weeks ago I have lost close to 6lbs. already! :) And, while I am not following it as strict as I should be, I am working my way up to it. It has been a process cutting out as much bad stuff as I have, but it keeps getting easier. :) I have been having fun trying out new recipes and foods, not to mention sharing them with you!<br />
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Like I previously mentioned although I have to change my diet, I do not plan on cutting my favorite foods out, I plan on making them healthier and altering them to fit my diet.<br />
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In a large pot cook pasta until al dente. Drain Water and place in large bowl. In large pan sautee garlic using 12 tbsp. oil for 1-2 minutes over medium high heat. Add in chicken and cook thoroughly. In medium pot with remaining 1/2 tbsp. oil brown flour. Add in chicken broth and mix out any lumps of flour. Slowly pour in almond milk and simmer for about 5 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Mix in grated parmesan. Pour sauce over pasta and toss in chicken. Serve and enjoy! :)</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2. In a small mixing bowl combine the flour, salt and baking soda.</span><br />
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the coconut oil and Truvia<sup>®</sup> Baking Blend and beat using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until the mixture is slightly light a fluffy. Do not over mix.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-48140047632640185572014-02-04T09:56:00.000-08:002014-02-04T09:56:01.151-08:00Sugar-Free Berry Compote Recipe<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So, I've already shared my new favorite <a href="http://sprinkles-and-sparkles.blogspot.com/2014/01/almond-flour-waffles-and-pcos.html" target="_blank">almond flour waffle</a> recipe with you, so today I am going to share my NEW favorite waffle topping! </span><br />
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1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast (Chopped into small strips)<br />
1 package frozen stir fry vegetables<br />
3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce<br />
1 tbsp. corn starch<br />
salt<br />
pepper<br />
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1lb. Steak of your choice<br />
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1 1/3 cups water<br />
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3 Avocados<br />
1 jalapeno<br />
1 tomato<br />
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For tortillas, heat medium pan on medium heat on stove top. In a Medium Size bowl mix together Corn Flour, salt, and water. Mix with hands until masa resembles play-doh. Separate masa into 12 balls. Cover bowl with a damp dish cloth to hold moisture in. Essentially you should use a tortilla press, but I don't have one so this is what I did: Place one ball of masa between 2 pieces of wax paper. Roll out masa, trying to keep it as round as possible. Remove top piece of wax paper, then place back on top, but so it doesn't stick. Flip tortilla over and remove bottom piece of wax paper. Carefully place tortilla on pan and quickly remove wax paper from tortilla. Cook for about 30 seconds then flip tortilla and cook the other side for 30 seconds. Place in tortilla warmer or between a clean dish towel in a ziplock. Repeat with the other 11 balls of masa.<br />
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Garlic Salt<br />
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Lightly Grease bowl of Crockpot with oil.<br />
Place Roast in crockpot and sprinkle with about 1-2 tbsp. Garlic Salt. Pour about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce over Roast. Cover with lid and cook on low for about 2 1/2 hours or until roast starts to pull apart. Pour remainder of BBQ Sauce on Roast and mix well. You can also season with other seasonings if you'd like. Roast will be done when it completely Pulls apart.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-31209437723287753372014-02-03T10:00:00.000-08:002014-02-03T10:00:00.851-08:00Gluten-Free Banana Nut Bread and Baking without Sugar<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week I've been cooking up a storm! With my new diet I am trying new recipes and trying to keep myself motivated by making food fun. I've been doing great so far and am already down 4.5lbs since I started! I know the diet is more for health reasons rather than losing weight, but it's definitely an added bonus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I think the hardest part of my diet change so far has been avoiding sugars, not like processed sugars in candy and soda's but sugars in baking. As a baker I want things to look and taste the same as before, though I know that will not always be the case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This week when my hubby and I went grocery shopping we came across <a href="http://truvia.com/products/baking-blend" target="_blank">Truvia® Baking Blend</a>. While its not sugar free it does reduce the sugar content in recipes significantly and it has 75% less calories than sugar. I decided to give it a try. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The first thing I decided to make with it was Banana Nut Bread which is one of my favorite desserts. Not only is this Banana Nut Bread low in sugar its also gluten-free. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 1/4 cups gluten-free all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup mashed ripe bananas (I used 3 whole bananas)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 cup Truvia® Baking Blend</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 cup apple sauce</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Lightly grease loaf pan with cooking oil and transfer banana mixture to pan. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan. Set on wire cooling rack to continue cooling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">*FYI There are about 111 calories per slice according to My Fitness Pal. (That is just an estimate though) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This recipe came out so good! My husband didn't even realize it was Gluten Free! :)</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-47468812986782434432014-01-30T11:51:00.000-08:002014-01-30T11:51:00.262-08:00Homemade Peanut Butter<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I don't know about you, but I absolutely, positively LOVE Peanut Butter. I love it with apples. I love it with Bananas. I love PB&J. I love it with Chocolate. I even love it by the spoonful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I love it so much I decided to make my own and guess what! It was SUPER easy!. Although homemade peanut butter is not really too much healthier than the store bought kind, you can control whats going in it which is a plus for me and it just sounds impressive haha. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add peanuts to food processor and blend until lump of peanut butter starts to form. Add a little salt and/or sweetener until you get peanut butter to a taste you like. Add about 1-2 teaspoons of oil and mix until combined. Transfer to jar. Enjoy! :)</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-9982570009378333612014-01-27T12:00:00.000-08:002014-01-27T12:00:03.380-08:00Gluten Free baked Chicken StripsI've been experimenting with healthy recipes. I figured I'd try to make some of my favorite foods, just a little healthier. I don't know about you, but chicken strips and french fries are one of my favorite things to eat. I decided to do try my luck at a gluten free version.<br />
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1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup almond meal<br />
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tbsp. milk ( I use Almond milk)<br />
1/2 tsp. garlic salt<br />
1/2 tsp. pepper<br />
1/4 tsp. salt<br />
1/4 tsp. oregano or Italian seasoning<br />
3 pieces of boneless skinless chicken cut into strips<br />
2 tbsp. olive oil<br />
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mix dry ingredients together in large bowl. Beat eggs and milk together in mixing bowl. Use 1 tbsp. olive oil to grease baking sheet.<br />
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Dip chicken strips in egg mixture then in fllour mixture and place on baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining tbsp. of olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes then flip strips over to brown other side. Bake for additional 10 minutes. If you want the strips to brown a little more broil for a few minutes, keep an eye on them so they won't get too dark. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So Ferrero Rocher chocolates are my absolute favorite! I can eat like 10 in a row ( totally not healthy, I know, but so good!!!) Coley and I decided to re-create them in macaron form. They came out so good! </span></div>
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<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In a bowl of a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand mixer whisk the egg whites until a foam starts to foam. Slowly add in the sugar while mixing and whisk until a medium stiff peak forms. </span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pour mixture into a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe out following your guide pattern. Sprinkle with finely chopped hazelnuts. Gently tap the bottom of your sheet twice to remove air bubbles, and let it set out to dry to form a shell.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bake at 300°F for 18 minutes or until the shells easily lift off of the parchment paper. Once finished baking let cool for 10 minutes then remove from parchment paper. When they are completely cool it will turn off of the parchment quiet easily. If you are using a silpat you can let sit out to cool until you can easily remove from the silpat.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Place chocolate and Nutella in a medium-sized heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Pour hot cream over the chocolate and Nutella and let sit for 20 seconds. Stir to combine until smooth. Place ganache in the refrigerator until thickened, but still pourable. Make sure to stir a few times during the process so the ganache is a uniform consistency throughout. Using an electric mixer, whip ganache until it is a pipeable consistency and light in color. Add chopped hazelnuts to ganache and whip until combined. Place ganache into a piping bag and pipe a small circle onto one macaron shell. Top it with a similar sized shell and squeeze together carefully.</span></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-35873148087104099772014-01-21T07:36:00.000-08:002014-01-21T07:36:00.253-08:00Almond Flour Waffles and PCOS<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week I was officially diagnosed with PCOS (poly-cystic ovarian syndrome). I am also extremely high risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes (Which sucks for the baker in me). My doctor strongly recommended I get on a low-carb high-protein or strict "diabetic" diet. PCOS is a condition that causes infertility in women and is linked to an insulin resistance. This is going to be a struggle for me, but I want kids in the near future so I am willing to do everything I need to do to make that happen.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My husband and I researched what foods I can and can not eat and went grocery shopping. As I learn more about PCOS I'll share tips and recipes I've found. But first here is a NEW favorite recipe if mine:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 eggs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 tbsp. honey</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've made this recipe twice this week already! The first day I tried it with fresh whipped cream and strawberries on top, and the next time I added 1 tbsp. peanut butter and half a smushed banana to the batter, then topped it with half a banana and a drizzle of honey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Anyways enough boring, depressing talk for today! This year instead of a traditional birthday cake ( My favorite is still a box Funfetti cake) we decided to attempt "Funfetti" Macarons. We picked a vanilla shell and a raspberry curd filling. We used <a href="http://tutti-dolci.com/2013/05/vanilla-bean-macarons-with-raspberry-curd/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">this recipe</span></a> and just added the sprinkles to the macarons after we piped them onto the baking sheet (make sure to do this before the cookie forms a shell).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sister also took my husband and I to lunch at <a href="http://www.pinchestacos.com/" style="background-color: #eeeeee;" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Pinches Tacos</span></a>. It's located at the new <a href="http://downtowncontainerpark.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">Container Park</span></a> (all the shops are inside of those cute shipping containers!) here in town. They have several locations in Los Angeles. I tried the Carne Asada and chicken tacos they were delicious. They even make their corn tortillas right in front of you. I ate my food so fast I forgot to get a picture...</span></div>
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We got halfway through the scarf and realized it was not going to be long enough. (He's over 6ft tall.) The scarf was long enough for my 4'10" sister haha! </div>
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This was definitely a problem, being that Christmas was only 2 weeks ago. She was at a loss for what to give him. So we took to Pinterest to brainstorm. She decided to decorate and oven bake mugs with their names on them. I'll definitely have to give it a try sometime. :)</div>
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With the mugs she decided to add hot cocoa, coffees, and teas. My husband thought it would be a nice touch to add marshmallows, however he forgets how crazy we get with a project. Right away we knew we would have to attempt our own. It was actually pretty easy and I don't ever think I will buy store bought ones again!</div>
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I won't bore you with all the steps, but I do promise it was easy. Here is the <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/simple-homemade-marshmallows/#more-30359" target="_blank">recipe</a>.</div>
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tamales --He even promised to help with them :) since the ones found here in Las Vegas are nothing like the ones you
find back home. There's nothing like New Mexican red chile. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was pretty
nervous to try again since like I mentioned before our tamales with our mom did
not come out good. I set out to find an authentic New Mexican tamale recipe
online and also asked my mother-in-law how her family makes theirs. With her input and an <a href="http://www.vivanewmexico.com/nm/food.recipes.cocinas.platos.html#tamales" target="_blank">awesome recipe I found online</a> we made our first batch of Red Chile Pork Tamales.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coley and I had a pretty heated debate whether we should use chile powder or chile pods, but other than that everything went pretty smooth. :)</span></div>
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Freezes Well </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">Corn Husks </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> Masa* </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">Water </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">Chile con Carne para Tamales* </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><u>Assembling Tamales</u><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">1. Rinse corn husks and soak in warm water until pliable.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">2. Spread the center portion of each husk with 2 tablespoons of masa
mixture. Top with 1 tablespoon* of chile-meat filling.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">3. Fold the sides of the husk toward the center, the bottom of the
husk up, and the top down. Tie each tamale with a corn husk strip.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">4. Pour 2 inches of water into a large steamer. Arrange tamales on a
rack in steamer above the water level.
5. Steam tamales for 45 minutes (Longer at high altitudes. May also
be steamed in a pressure cooker for 20 minutes at 15 pounds
pressure.)
</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">* Varied amounts may be used.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Masa<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(Cornmeal Mixture)</span></b><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">Yield: Filling for 5-6 dozen tamales </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">6 cups masa harina* </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 2 cups lard </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">3 1/2 cups warm water </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">2 teaspoons salt
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">1. Combine the Masa Harina and water in a large mixing bowl to make
masa. Set aside.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">2. Cream the lard and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl using a
mixer at medium speed.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">3. Add the creamed lard to the masa and mix well.</span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">* Six cups commercially prepared masa may be substituted and the water omitted. Masa Harina is available in the cereal section of most grocery stores.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="" name="carnetamales"><br /></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chile Con Carne Para Tamales<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(Chile-Meat Filling)</span></b><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">Yield: Approximately 6 cups Cooking Time: Approximately
Temperature: Medium 45 minutes </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">1 1/2 pounds beef or pork, </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 2 cups meat broth
stewed and shredded </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 1/2 teaspoon salt </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">2 tablespoons lard </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 1/8 teaspoon oregano </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">1 tablespoon flour </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 1/4 teaspoon comino </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">1/2 cup Red Chile Powder* </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;"> 1. Combine meat and lard in a large skillet and fry meat at medium
heat until browned. </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">2. Add the flour to meat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. </span><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); white-space: normal;">3. Add the chile powder, broth, and seasonings to the meat. Cook at
medium heat for approximately 30 minutes, stirring constantly until
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I previously mentioned I wasn't lucky enough to inherit a biscochito family recipe, so I had to find my <a href="http://gabrielaskitchen.com/2009/11/15/biscochitos/" target="_blank">own</a>. I fell in LOVE with her recipe mainly
because she had pictures of the actual recipe card from her grandma ( If that
doesn't make them Authentic New Mexican biscochitos I don't know what does.)
The cookies themselves were amazing as well.</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Coley and I decided to make cookies this year for our annual Christmas party at work as well as a few for my husband to take to his co-workers, plus plenty for us since we love them so much. :)</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First you should gather all your ingredients.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><em>Makes 9-10 dozen small cookies. </em><br /><strong>Ingredients:</strong><br />1 1/2 cups lard (1 pound box)<br />1 1/2 cups sugar<br />3 eggs<br />3 teaspoons anise seed<br />6 cups flour<br />3 teaspoons baking powder<br />1 teaspoon salt<br />1/2 cup <strike>sweet white wine (plus a 1/4 extra if needed)</strike> <span style="color: red;">*We use Brandy instead</span></span></div>
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Cream together the lard and 1 1/2 cups sugar. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and anise, add to the lard/sugar mixture. Mix well.</div>
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In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add this dry mixture to the wet mixture. Knead well with your hands until dough sticks together, it should be slightly sticky but able to form a firm dough ball. If the dough is too dry add more wine a teaspoon at a time, if it is too sticky add more flour a teaspoon at a time.</div>
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Divide the dough into three large balls <span style="color: red;">*We did six smaller balls instead</span> and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight so the dough becomes firm and manegable.<span style="color: red;"> * We did not let them sit overnight.</span></div>
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The next day preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Roll out the dough with a liberally floured <span style="color: black;">rolling pin</span> on a liberally floured surface 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Dip one side of each cookie into cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on cookie sheet sugar side up. To ensure all cookies bake evenly, bake each shape cookie in batches of alike shapes and sizes. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the bottom of the cookies are brown and the tops are golden.</div>
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Store in a cool-dry place or freeze for up to six months.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also think of food (but who doesn't right?) Being a New Mexican transplanted in Las Vegas (Nevada not New Mexico, because if I was in New Mexico I wouldn't be having this problem.. ) you can not find authentic New Mexican food --Not to be confused with MEXICAN food they are two totally different things. <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/06/new-mexican-food_n_4391381.html" target="_blank">We native New Mexicans are very particular about our food. </a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the holidays we often make our favorite traditional New Mexican dishes. My two favorite are biscochitos and tamales. Everyone I know either thinks their families or their own recipes are best ;) Many recipes are passed on from generation to generation. My family wasn't so lucky, my grandmother wasn't one of those little old viejitas who baked cookies and steamed tamales. Don't get me wrong my grandma was an amazing cook, however I can't recall her ever baking during the holidays. My sister and I would venture over to my Auntie's house to bake biscochitos with her and we once attempted tamales with our mother ( they didn't turn out very well.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few years back I found the perfect biscochito recipe, and have since made it my own. One day I plan on passing down the recipe to my children and grand children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for tamales this year my husband begged me to attempt them. I was a bit nervous since my last attempt did not go so good...</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-68598400629614323362013-12-08T19:55:00.000-08:002013-12-08T19:55:09.266-08:00My Wish List for H&M's New (To Me) Home Decor LineI don't know if you've heard, but H&M now has home decor items! They've had them for a few months, but I just found out yesterday. Needless to say I was super excited and immediately added a ton of stuff to my online shopping cart. Now if only I had a bank account with unlimited funds. ;)<br />
Maybe I should leave the web page open for my hubby to see. (Hint, Hint)<br />
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FYI- I was NOT compensated for this post, I just really, really love H&M...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06637661925341365323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8808912566574027549.post-21427385457020246232013-12-07T12:59:00.000-08:002013-12-08T20:12:46.041-08:00An Uneventful Thanksgiving and My First Attempt at Homemade Donuts<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am finally getting around to writing this post. Last week was Thanksgiving. Since we don't have any family in town it was our first Thanksgiving with only my hubby, sister, and I. Our original plan was to hit a local buffet since Las Vegas has no shortage of those haha! On Wednesday night before Thanksgiving my hubby got a bright idea to make Thanksgiving dinner. Off we head to the grocery store to fight the crowds and buy a turkey, ham, and all the sides. We then rushed home to defrost the bird and get everything ready.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While all of this was going on I should mention that Coley and I had decided to attempt donuts (since we didn't think we were cooking dinner). We decided to try <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/homemade-glazed-doughnuts/" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this recipe</span></a> for the donuts and <a href="http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/three-easy-doughnut-glazes-recipe" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange;">this one</span></a> for our glaze.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now we just had to let it sit.. We aren't the most patient bakers and are often skipping this important part. (And we always wonder why we get bad results lol.)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We let it sit over night in the fridge (covered with plastic wrap). Insert Thanksgiving madness here... Hubby and I fight the grocery store lines, rush defrosting turkey, cleaning out bird :(, etc...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, the donut glaze did not taste as good as we thought it would. So back to the drawing board we went...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then decided to use a chocolate ganache with some leftover Ghirardelli chocolate we had from a previous project.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2oz. Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2oz. Ghirardelli Bittersweet Chocolate bar</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup of Heavy Cream.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Remove before it starts boiling, and pour over chocolate setting in a bowl, let sit for a couple minutes, and then stir until chocolate is fully melted, and the ingredients are combined.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was pretty pleased with the results (and so were my co-workers when we took the leftover donuts to work the next day). However there were a few minor things I would change next time.. I would like to find a recipe or alter the one I used to make the donut dough a little sweeter. I would also use only milk chocolate to make the ganache as the bittersweet chocolate was a little to rich for donuts. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We finally got the donuts finished about an hour before we were to eat our Thanksgiving dinner. I don't think I've ever made mashed potatoes and sides as fast as I did this year lol.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maybe next year we will stick to pumpkin pie. ;)</span></div>
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