tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84514445181267104092024-03-13T06:46:42.835-07:00a newlywed's kitchenAshley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-25235108363000257432012-11-14T20:34:00.001-08:002012-11-14T20:34:32.325-08:00Broccoli & Italian Sausage Egg Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Boy, do I love carb-free meals! These are perfect for breakfast, snack, and easy to take on the go! I made 2 batches for my husband and I ,and they lasted almost 2 weeks! Super easy & super delicious. I'm not a huge fan of breakfast as is, but these were perfect to take to work, pop in the microwave, and fill me up till lunch. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 pound Italian Sausage (I like the spicy sausage)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Next, ladle the egg mixture over the broccoli and sausage filling each hole to the top.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;">Bake 15-20 min. Serve hot or pop 'em in a container and save for the week. :-)</span></span>Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-84489598961282164452012-08-06T21:13:00.000-07:002012-08-06T21:13:01.495-07:00Cilantro Avocado Chicken Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This could be one of my new favorite recipes. You can eat this plain, on a sandwich, in a wrap, and so many other ways. It was such a delicious summer meal. My husband loved it as a sandwich and I loved it just plain. It is such a simple recipe, but boy does it fill you up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- 1 rotisserie chicken (evens out to about 3-4 cups of pulled chicken)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-2 large diced avocados</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-2 tbsp fresh lime juice (used separately througout the recipe)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1/2 slice green onion</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-2 tbsp light mayo</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">How to make the dressing:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mix the 2 T of mayo and 1 T of fresh squeezed lime juice to make the delicious dressing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next dice up the avocado's and toss with 1 T of fresh squeezed lime juice.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Put the chicken in a medium-large size bowl and add the green onion. Pour dressing over chicken and onion and mix well to where it is coated in the dressing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lastly, add the freshly chopped cilantro and mix well. You can serve right away or chill and save for later.</span><br />
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<br />Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-52789849389078586792012-08-06T20:26:00.001-07:002012-08-06T20:26:28.233-07:00Caprese Eggs Bendedict<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Not knowing a whole lot about eggs benedict, I told myself that sooner or later I was going to try them. Then I ran across an idea of having them a tad bit healthier, and I was sold. Take out the carbs with the english muffin, add a tomato and piece of cheese, and you have Caprese Eggs Benedict. The most difficult part of this recipe was poaching the eggs, but with practice they will turn out beautiful. This recipe was easy to add, take away, and build it up to the taste you like. Good luck!!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- 12 tablespoons of unsalted butter</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- 2 eggs poached</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- 1 large tomato</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">- 1/2 basil lives</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with only a little amount of simmering water set the oven to medium heat, and whisk the butter and egg yolks together until smooth</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Heat the mixture until it thickens. ( About 8-10 min)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Place the basil on the bottom. Top with the tomato, mozzarella, and poached egg. Top with the delicious hollandaise sauce. </span><br />
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was so excited to BBQ some chicken and try a new asparagus recipe. Being in the
middle of a move I tried really hard to get rid of everything in my fridge and
somehow make it a part of this delicious asparagus recipe. Wow, did I have a
lot!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1/2 cup of feta cheese</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-5 chopped basil leaves</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-¼ cup diced red pepper</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1/4 cup diced green onion</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First cut ends off asparagus and spread on foil lined baking
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a small mixing bowl put all ingredients EXCEPT avocado
in. Doesn’t matter what order you go in, just as long as they all get in there.
I put in the olive oil last.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When all ingredients are in bowl, start stirring. Stir well,
coating all of the ingredients with the olive oil. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once it is all stirred pout evenly over spread out
asparagus. If asparagus need more olive oil spread a little on before placing
in oven.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Taste one asparagus to make sure it is tender. If so, take
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Yummmm!</span></div>Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-18654661712650657312012-05-22T18:05:00.002-07:002012-05-22T18:05:54.848-07:00Toasted Quinoa with Lemon Pepper Chicken<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ready for a protein-filled dinner? Being a huge fan of
quinoa, I’ve been trying to find all different recipes. I was so excited when
my close friend Erica told me to “toast” the quinoa before cooking it. And wow,
it made a huge difference!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1 cup of quinoa</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-2 cups of vegetable broth</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1 chicken breast</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1 tbsp red pepper flakes</span></div>
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quinoa in a large skillet. Pour 1 tbsp olive oil and stir. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let quinoa toast in pan until you see it start to change
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once quinoa and broth has reached a boil, turn to low, cover
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the chicken. Stir in a ¼ cup of lemon pepper marinade. </span></div>
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chicken and quinoa together and stir. Great with hot sauce or avocado! </span></div>
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find different things to do to a salad considering we are going into summer and
everyone loves a yummy “healthy” meal. So this is a very easy, simple delicious
recipe that I recommend everyone should try. You can add/take away different
parts of this recipe. For example, I added more chili peppers than maybe the
normal person, and added red pepper flakes and Cajun seasoning. Can you tell we
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">-3 tablespoon minced chipotle chili, </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">canned in adobo sauce (If
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And here is the
extremely easy recipe:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine all
ingredients of dressing and mix well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Start cooking
chicken and season in any Cajun spices you like.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Combine lettuce,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was such a beautiful day here in the Pacific Northwest,
65 degrees and sun shining bright. When my dad asked if I wanted to go dig up
clams from their beach, I tied up my maxi dress, put up my hair, put on some of
my dads old shoes, and grabbed a shovel. Wow, was it successful. They were
everywhere! As I continued to put each clam in the bucket my mind was racing
with what I could make for dinner. Since my husband dislikes seafood, I knew I
had to choose carefully. So clam chowder it was. For some reason he loves clam
chowder, as long as there is not too much of a seafood taste. I figured if I
added potatoes, bacon, and threw it in a bread bowl I would be sure to please
him. And that I did.</span></div>
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up. When my husband and I planned a trip up to the cabin I thought this would
be the perfect breakfast to make for us and his family. Wow, was it a hit!!!
Such a quick and easy recipe, and SO delicious. </span></div>
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biscuits on the bottom of the pan, overlapping edges closely together to form a
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since pasta is my husband’s favorite dish I decided to
combine all of his favorite spices, noodles, and chicken into one dish. I think
if my husband could eat at one restaurant for the rest of his life it would be Buca
di Beppo. Pasta pasta pasta!!! So since him and I were going out of town I
thought we would splurge and have an all out carb-filled, spicy pasta dinner. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> 1/4
cup oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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lb Rigatoni pasta, cooked according to package directions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Red
pepper can be added for garnish….(our eyes were watering at the end of the
meal, but every bite was worth it!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a med-large frying pan heat oil and garlic over medium heat. Add crushed
red pepper, salt, black pepper and sauté. Once the garlic starts to turn a
light brown and the crushed red pepper is mixed thoroughly into the oil add the
sliced chicken, toss in the oil mixture, and cook for about 5 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Once sauce is mixed all together pour it over a large pot of
pasta and stir, stir, stir!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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this spicy, yet delicious meal!</span></div>Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-35402717053317453832012-04-26T20:33:00.000-07:002012-04-26T20:33:00.713-07:00Cheesy Onion Bread<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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delicious! Cheesy bread made in 20 minutes, doesn’t get much better…. There are
so many different ways you can make this bread, some with pepper-jack cheese,
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is the super simple recipe:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Carefully cut the sourdough bread lengthwise and widthwise
without cutting through the bottom of the bread. Cutting the second way can be
kind of difficult, but the bread is very forgiving. </span></div>
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this chicken ended up being one of my husbands most favorite’s. And although I
was nervous all day about leaving a crock-pot on, I came home to a wonderfully
smelling home, and a full meal that took very little work. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 boneless, skinless
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quick meal to prepare. First take chicken breasts and wrap them with 2 slices
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bowl mix cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, flour, salt and pepper, and mince
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sauce once half-way in between the 7 hours, and give a good stir.</span><br />
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recipe to make. My dear friend Kate gave me this recipe with all the dry
ingredients in a jar for a bridal shower, and I haven’t stopped making it
since. Being one of my dad and husband’s favorite foods, I have found there is
so much more you can add to make the banana bread that much more delicious!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1/3 cup melted butter</span></div>
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melted butter. One of my favorite kitchen tools is my masher that I found at
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garlic and 2 tbsp of olive oil on med-low eat. Once it starts to sizzle place
chopped onion, seasoning and salt and pepper to frying pan.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So tonight my husband and I had planned for our first
crock-pot dinner. Clearly, that did not happen. Being rushed out the door this
morning, I did not have time to put the pre-planned dinner together, so instead
I resorted to a quesadilla. Never did I know that I could have so much fun with
it. Being a huge fan of the Matador quesadillas, I tried to use as many of my
own ingredients to make it thick and crunchy like theirs. Ashton loved it. :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-2 raw chicken breasts</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-Mrs. Dash Cajun seasoning</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-red pepper flakes</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-red or white onion</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-cheddar cheese</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First, cut the raw chicken breasts into small squares and
place them in a fairly large skillet.</span></div>
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add all of the yummy seasonings. Turn oven on medium high and let the chicken
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Get a smaller pot out and put the black beans on a low-med
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Next start grading the cheese. And I mean A LOT of cheese.
The more the better <span style="font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04;">Once the chicken has been cooked set aside in a bowl. Get
out a cookie sheet and place one tortilla in the middle of it. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I started with a layer of cheese first, then a thick layer
of chicken. Next, with a spoon drain the black beans against side of pot and
spread out beans over the chicken, cilantro next, and then one more thick layer
of cheese.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Place the other tortilla on top of layers and put in oven. Cook
4-5 minutes or until tortilla has a light brown color and cheese is melted.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take out, cut like a pie, and serve :)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So I don’t think there is anything during beautiful sunny days
that my husband and I love more, than Sports & BBQ-ing. So after a fun day
at the Sounders we took the train ride home to brainstorm dinner ideas. We
decided to keep it easy, but fresh and delicious. I decided to make homemade
guacamole & he decided to bbq some veggie burgers. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is the delicious recipe for some homemade guacamole…..</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">First get out a medium size mixing bowl and start mashing
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So when I got the call from my mom to make my sister-in-law's birthday cake, I got so excited! A friend gave me a quick and easy recipe for ice cream cake. And WOW is it delicious. All different kinds of ice cream, cookies and candies can be used. My sister Emily's favorite is Mint Chocolate chip, so I decided to go all out. A double layer Mint Oreo, Mint Chocolate chip ice cream cake. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next, pour the smashed oreos into a mixing bowl and put softened butter into the oreo's. Stir well. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">MY MISTAKE: I completely forgot the butter and it worked just fine, but the butter does help keep the crust together.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remove from carton and place in cake pan on top of oreos. Spread the patties out evenly, and do the same with the other ice cream carton.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So just like I said in the beginning, I make many mistakes. This one consisted of getting all the ingredients, getting home, realizing I had forgotten the main ingredient, zucchini, and having to call my husband on his way home to stop and grab some. So they became more of an "after-dinner" snack.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; line-height: 18px;">In a bowl, whisk together egg, herbs, and lemon. Add salt, pepper, onion, and grated-zucchini-potato mixture. MIX WELL!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; line-height: 18px;">Get your cooking sheet out & pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. This will just be for keeping the patties warm after on the stove. Line the cookie sheet with foil nad set aside. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; line-height: 18px;"><br />Heat a large skillet over med-high heat with the 1 tbsp of melted butter. After a few drop a small handful (or spoonful), of zucchini fritter batter in the frying pan. Use a spatula to flatted the fritters. This will help with the yummy crispiness :)</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; line-height: 18px;">You can cook a couple fritters at a time. The crispier and darker the fritters are, the more delicious they will be. Place them in the oven on the cookie sheet to keep warm until your hubby gets home!!! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000; line-height: 18px;">But maybe have a back up plan in case these might be too "healthy" tasting for your husband or guest, but again I LOVED the taste of them :) </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Growing up I had a dad who, well I'm just gonna say it....HATED green beans, so of course I grew up not caring for them either. That was until I spruced them up with some goodies. I now eat them for a meal or have them as a side. I am determined to have my dad like green beans at some point....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here are the very simple & cheap ingredients:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-1-2 packs of green beans (I found Safeway has the cheapest)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-shredded parmesan cheese </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wash and trim ends of green beens before placing them in the bowl</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Place the green beans into a mixing bowl and pour a small amount of olive oil across them in the bowl.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Put a pinch of salt & pepper into bowl with beans and oil and mix together until all of the beans seemed covered in oil.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spread them across a cooking sheet and cover with a "healthy" amount of parmesan cheese. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Remove from oven and serve :)</span>Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-10418991567739043242012-04-03T20:12:00.006-07:002012-04-03T20:15:36.074-07:00My Husband's Favorite Dish....<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My husband is pretty simple when it comes to pasta. Not a lot of sauce, but a lot of veggies, parmesan, and his favorite, cherry tomatoes. This is a very basic dish. I was able to find whole wheat pasta in my pantry, and just started adding stuff here and there as I went along....</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 box of cherry tomatoes (just the small ones you can buy at the store)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup of Kalamata olives (I say the more olives, the more flavor!)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 of Feta cheese</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3-4 tbsp of drained capers</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 teaspoon of sea salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LOTS of pepper</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3/4 pound of whole wheat spaghetti</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6 tbsp olive oil</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4 cloves of minced garlic (the more garlic the better)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This recipe is very simple, short, and sweet, well, salty ;)</span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T0y9DvjOl_k/T3u7FIURj_I/AAAAAAAAACQ/i_4mX49V5pg/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">In a large mixing bowl, combine the olives, feta, capers, parsley, salt, tomatoes, & pepper.</span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaNCi1Qgpo4/T3u7NjnYZ5I/AAAAAAAAACY/OKgQX-xbuEw/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zaNCi1Qgpo4/T3u7NjnYZ5I/AAAAAAAAACY/OKgQX-xbuEw/s320/photo.JPG" width="240" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I never knew to salt the water for boiling pasta, but wow does it make a tasteful difference. So just put a pinch of salt into the pot, and boil noodles for about 12 minutes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While this is boiling, heat olive oil in a frying pan over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, cook, and stir for about 1 minute. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After draining the pasta add the garlic olive oil & pasta to tomato mixture and toss.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Great with garlic bread or a simple salad. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So let's begin.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I assembled all the ingredients on the counter and put them in order of what goes in first. It looked a little something like this...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5 chicken legs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 pound small red potatoes</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 large carrots</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5 big shallots</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5 garlic cloves (but I say, "the more garlic, the better!")</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4oz. bacon</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup white wine</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/2 cup water</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2 chicken bouillon cube</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3 tbsp oil</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp seasoned salt (I like Johnny's Seasoning, or any Mrs. Dash seasoning mixed with a little sea salt)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1 tsp paprika powder (can be sweet, smoked, or plain) I keep it cheep with just the plain ;)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1/4 tsp dried thyme</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">fresh sage</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">LOTS of pepper</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It sounds like a lot of ingredients, but they are all fairly cheap, and make FABULOUS flavor.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let's get started....</span></div>
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First combine the olive oil, paprika powder, seasoned salt, dried thyme, and LOTS of black pepper. Give a good stir and set aside.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next, place the chicken in the roasting tray and brush the chicken with the marinade until the chicken looks like a deep red. Try to cover as much of the chicken as you can.</span></div>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5gj_bEphPA/T3uwcWb-bfI/AAAAAAAAABQ/j1Ryv1djqwo/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5gj_bEphPA/T3uwcWb-bfI/AAAAAAAAABQ/j1Ryv1djqwo/s200/photo.JPG" width="150" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take your shallots, peel them (an easy way is to cut each end and peel them with your thumb and knife). Cut all fine in half or into thirds, just keep them thick and chunky. Put them in the same bowl as marinade was in.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Next, wash and cut the bell pepper. Cut off both ends and take the seeds and inside out. Cut the pepper into about 1/2 inch squares. Also put in bowl.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cut your red potatoes. Start by cutting them in half and then horizontally to make into 4 squares. Place in bowl.</span></div>
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Peel the carrot and cut into good size chunks. Place in bowl as other vegetables.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Start spreading potatoes, peppers, onions, and carrots in the roaster around and under the chicken. Use the bigger pieces of carrots to place under the chicken and elevate.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now we will be using the bacon and white wine.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Place garlic cloves on the chicken legs so that it seeps into the chicken while being cooked. You can also put some around, but it adds great flavor to the chicken by placing them on top.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After garlic cloves are in place, put the broth into a measuring cup or "easy to pour out of" bowl and start coating the vegetables in the roasting pan. Careful not to pour it on chicken so the garlic cloves will stay into place. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Roast the chicken and vegetables in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 55 to 60 min. </span></div>
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<br /></div>Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451444518126710409.post-85671184520977134722012-04-03T18:29:00.004-07:002012-04-03T18:29:44.262-07:00A little about the blog...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Not once in my life did I ever think I would start a cooking blog. As a new wife & a new cook I felt a little panic in myself when I realized I was going to be preparing meals while my husband was at work. Nerves and excitement crept up as I planned out my first meal as a newly married woman. That's when I found a new appreciation for other people's blogs, found through my favorite and most helpful website, Pinterest. This website let me start from scratch, begin with the basics, and appreciate other's talents and creativity in cooking. Having never (and I mean never) cooked before, I started with easy meals, my first being a baked Mac & Cheese. As I will explain in my posts, I have learned to put a fun couple twists on different recipes. I like to take some of my husbands favorite snacks and incorporate them in the meals. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> If anyone is a beginner at cooking, down to things even such as the: spoons, measurements, terms, and kinds of food, this can be a place to start. I am going to break things down just as I appreciated others doing. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #783f04; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> So here is a kitchen of a newlywed. It could get messy, have mistakes, and turn out in a way, well, how the pictures do not look, but that's where I started and still am learning so much! Just as I absolutely love being married, I have learned to love cooking!</span><br />Ashley D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10572243811704200149noreply@blogger.com0