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Hello there! Yes, I know...I've been gone for a while. However, dealing with a rough pregnancy, complications, and ultimately having the baby - I've been REALLY preoccupied lately. In case you misseed it, we welcomed our new baby girl on December 21st, right before Christmas. Cayla Renee was born at 38 weeks weighting 7lbs 4oz, and was 19 1/2 inches long.<br />
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My water broke at home and after getting to the hospital my labor went really fast and was relatively easy. Easy compared to the 13 hour long pushfest with my first! I only pushed 4 times and out she came! She was ready to meet her family. :)<br />
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For those of you who have followed my pregnancy journey, you will remember we had a second trimester miscarriage last fall which you can read about in this post for <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/11/chicken-jalapeno-rice-soup-letter-to.html">Chicken Jalapeno Rice Soup: A Letter To Our Baby.</a> After much soul searching, and given the nature of how hard pregnancy is for me (we're talking home health care, 24 hour IV's, and bed rest), we decided that our family was complete with just our son, and we wouldn't try anymore.<br />
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Well, never say NEVER...right? I had an EXTREMELY surprise positive pregnancy test 6 months after our pregnancy loss, and after getting over the shock - we were happy to tell Cade he was finally going to be a big brother. I was scared that my Hyperemesis would be so severe again, and I began to prepare for the inevitable. I have to say - we were giving a blessing and it was not as hard this time around. Don't get me wrong, it was still miserable - but I avoided having a nurse come to my house every other day to redo my IV because my veins were shot. I avoided vomiting over 20 times a day (No, I'm not exaggerating). Most of all, I avoided having to inject a catheter into my abdomen every day for the Zofram pump.<br />
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This pregnancy had it's share of worries - but we made it to the end and the result was SO worth it. Wanna check out my cute little nugget? Just take a peek below. She's pretty special if you ask me...but I'm slightly biased. :)<br />
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Today I'm sharing a tasty cover recipe that I reviewed for <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/11/chocolate-revel-bars/">Culinary Covers</a> - Chocolate Revel Bars. These bars are so easy to make, with an oatmeal crust and topping and a creamy chocolate filling that's very close to a satiny frosting. </div>
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It's gonna be short and sweet today peeps. My day hasn't started off too well, something involving my morning car ride to school, becoming an official squirrel murderer :( - being 32 weeks pregnant, and either constantly grumpy or in some kind of pain.</div>
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But a slice of this Squash, Sage & Gorgonzola Tart definitely helps. I'm reviewing this recipe over at <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/11/squash-sage-and-gorgonzola-tart/">Culinary Covers</a> today, and it's a good one. This tart has a layer of creamy butternut squash topped with gorgonzola crumbles, and a baked egg filling topped with fresh sage.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-78956642748794964992013-09-19T09:26:00.000-05:002013-09-19T09:27:05.999-05:00Brunch Cinnamon Rolls<i>These breakfast rolls are yeast-free, soft and delicious. Without all the hassle of prep work you'll be making these time and time again!</i><br />
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Do you love <b>cinnamon rolls</b>? I bet you don't love all the rising time and prep work...if you're anything like me. But the gooey delicious results have me making them at certain times of the year when I get the itch.<br />
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How about if I told you I found a <b>yeast-free cinnamon roll </b>that was actually GOOD. Seriously. These rolls are fluffy and biscuit-like with a gooey brown sugar pecan filling that will have you going back for seconds.<br />
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Maybe even thirds. I'm just sayin'. Have I got you curious yet? Yes? I'm reviewing this Taste of Home recipe today over at <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/09/brunch-cinnamon-rolls/#more-2351">Culinary Covers</a>, so stop by and say hi and you can grab the <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/09/brunch-cinnamon-rolls/#more-2351">recipe</a> while you're at it!<br />
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This summer has been so busy for me that I've had a hard time keeping up with everything. My poor little blog has had to take a back seat to pregnancy and my growing photography business. Summer and the approaching fall season is the busiest time of year for me as a photographer, and I have sessions filling up my calendar.<br />
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So please bear with me if I'm not able to post recipes as frequently as you're used to, I promise to make it up to you with many mind-blowing fall and holiday recipes!<br />
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Today I'm reviewing this <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/08/berry-cobbler/">Berry Cobbler</a> recipe over at<a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/08/berry-cobbler/"> Culinary Covers</a>. How can you say no to bowl full of fresh strawberries and fluffy cobbler topping?<br />
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You can't. Simple as that. :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-39041603904570341422013-08-08T09:30:00.002-05:002013-08-08T09:30:21.655-05:00Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches with Rum-Raisin Filling<i>Two layers of spiced oatmeal cookies filled with a delicious cream cheese frosting filling.</i><br />
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I've got another tasty treat to share with you today. Who doesn't love oatmeal cream pies? Even better - <b>HOMEMADE oatmeal cream pies</b> with a delicious rum flavored cream cheese frosting filling.<br />
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I'm reviewing this recipe over on <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/08/oatmeal-cookie-sandwiches-with-rum-raisin-filling/">Culinary Covers</a> today, so head on over to see how they turned out and grab the<a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/08/oatmeal-cookie-sandwiches-with-rum-raisin-filling/"> printable recipe </a>while you're at it. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My post is short and sweet today, it's the hubby's birthday and we're all heading to enjoy some time at the Magic House before the kiddo heads back to school next week. I can't believe how fast this summer has flown by! First grade...here we come. Sniff.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-55950737088497190022013-07-19T05:00:00.000-05:002013-07-19T05:00:12.426-05:00Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Buttercream Frosting<i>Luscious lemon<b> sugar cookies</b> with a creamy lemon buttercream frosting.</i><br />
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By now you should know of my love for citrusy desserts. But sometimes you don't want to wait for a cheesecake, cake, or pie to bake, and need the quick sugar fix that a cookie can give you.<br />
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That's why when I came across this Tasty Kitchen recipe for <b><a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/07/lemon-sugar-cookies-with-lemon-buttercream-frosting/">Lemon Sugar Cookies with Lemon Buttercream Frosting</a></b>, I knew I had to try them out.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-22919364569397038772013-07-18T08:54:00.000-05:002013-07-18T08:54:19.395-05:00Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob<i>Juicy, fresh<b> corn </b>wrapped in a crisp layer of salty<b> bacon</b>. <b>Bacon Wrapped Corn On The Cob</b> is a great twist on your usual side dish.</i><br />
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I'm here today to bring you two things my friends;<b> bacon</b>...and <b>corn</b>.<br />
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Say whaaat? Yes, bacon....wrapped around my favorite summer grilling side - fresh corn! If you've never tried corn like this, then you've been missing out. Now, the idea of this dish had an immediate reaction from my six year old, he wisely predicted as only a kid can, "Mommy, THAT is either going to be really delicious...or really, really gross."<br />
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I have to agree, the idea of crisp, salty bacon and sweet, juicy corn sounded great...but the thought of a limp, greasy slice of meat sliming up my corn didn't sound as appetizing. The only way to find out was to try it of course, so we dove in feet first. Wanna find out how it turned out? Head on over to <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/07/bacon-wrapped-corn-on-the-cob/">Culinary Covers </a>where I'm contributing today, and you can find out...and grab the printable recipe too! That should be a hint - would I have you print the recipe to greasy, slimy, meat corn?? :) Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-82725442503782675102013-07-16T09:41:00.002-05:002013-07-16T09:41:26.758-05:00Peanut Butter S'mores Cookie BarsI don't know about you, but when it's summertime I have to have a few staples on hand. Homemade lemonade, ice cold sweet tea, and the fixings for some ooey, gooey <b>s'mores</b> of course. These <b>Peanut Butter S'more Cookie Bars</b> are a great variation to your typical gooey graham cracker sandwich.<br />
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We had a pretty eventful weekend after finding out that the <strike>alien</strike> baby taking my body hostage is going to be...drumroll...<br />
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A girl!<br />
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It looks like our playroom will have to make way for tea sets and babydolls; a weird idea to get used to for me. I'm used to army men with missing limbs and wiping the toilet seat every time I go to the bathroom. I get boys.<br />
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Girls are a species completely foreign to me, and I'm pretty sure my husband feels the same, judging by his dazed look and mumblings of, "what am I going to do with a girl?"<br />
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But we're all excited for the new change, especially Cade. He can't wait for his baby sister to arrive. So to celebrate I whipped up these<b> Peanut Butter S'more Cookie Bars</b>. Peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows trapped between a graham cracker base and crumbly topping make these puppies really addicting. Enjoy!<br />
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1/2 cup butter, softened<br />
3/4 cup sugar<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1 cup graham cracker crumbs<br />
1 1/3 cup flour<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips<br />
1/3 cup peanut butter<br />
3 cups miniature marshmallows<br />
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Heat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.<br />
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg and vanilla, beat well. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined. Press half of the dough in the prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes.<br />
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3. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer, drop peanut butter by spoonfulls over the chocolate chips, using a toothpick to swirl everything around so the bottom cookie layer is evenly covered. Sprinkle with marshmallows and scatter the remaining dough over the marshmallows, forming the top layer. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or just until lightly browned. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. <br />
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Hello my food loving friends! As you know this preggo has been getting a bit behind in my postings, so I've enlisted the help of some of my foodie friends to keep me on top of things. I've already had the awesome Brandy of Nutmeg Nanny woo us with some of her deliciousness.<br />
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Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to Amy over at <a href="http://veryculinary.com/">Very Culinary</a>, she's got a mouthwatering breakfast sandwich to share with us today. Enjoy!<br />
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Hi everyone! This is Amy from <a href="http://veryculinary.com/">Very Culinary</a> here…I'm happily filling in for Amber today.<br />
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Let's talk eggs, shall we? And sandwiches. Two of my favorite things. Seriously.<br />
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I've often said that eggs are like the perfect food. You can use them as a binder, coating, thickener, emulsifier, clarifier, and leavening agent. You can have fun with them at Easter time, use the shells as a pest repellent, or the whites as a glue! You can fry them, quiche them, meringue them, custard them, hard boil them, soft boil them, scramble them, or make them into an omelet and stuff them!<br />
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Then there are sandwiches. Serve cold, warm, toasted, broiled, grilled, open-faced, and with pretty much any combination of ingredients. <br />
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And the best part is that both eggs and sandwiches work together…for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Whew.<br />
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This so sandwich…you need this in your life. Or maybe that's just me.<br />
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Prep time: 10 minutes<br />
Cook time: 5 minutes<br />
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• 2 slices of bread (I used Whole Grain Oatnut)<br />
• 2 slices Canadian bacon<br />
• 1 large egg, beaten<br />
• 2 large slices tomato<br />
• 1/4 cup of baby arugula<br />
• 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese<br />
• salt and pepper<br />
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In a small nonstick pan, cook the Canadian bacon over medium-high heat, about 1 minute per side.<br />
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In the meantime, toast your bread. Transfer the bacon to one of the slices. Coat your frying pan with a little non-stick spray, add in your egg and swirl until it covers the bottom of the pan; cook for about a minute, then flip, season with a touch of salt and pepper, and cook for another minute. Fold in half and put on top of the Canadian bacon. Add your tomato and arugula.<br />
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Put the goat cheese in the microwave for 10 seconds just to soften and then spread on the other slice of toast. Place on top of the other and cut your sandwich in half.<br />
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I love this magazine. That about says it all.<br />
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I went with the Strawberry Thyme Lemonade and sure was glad I did!<br />
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It's sweet, tart, and has just a touch of something extra that'll get your lips smacking. Want the recipe? Head on over to <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/06/strawberry-thyme-lemonade/#comments">Culinary Covers</a> to see my <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/06/strawberry-thyme-lemonade/#comments">full post </a>and grab the printable recipe while you're at it<br />
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I know my posts have been lacking lately, but I've had a good reason - promise. A few months ago we had a very unexpected surprise and found out that I'm pregnant again, and should have a new arrival at the end of the year! Some of you may remember that we lost a pregnancy last winter after a very complicated pregnancy.<br />
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I suffer with Hyperemesis Gravidarum when pregnant, which last time required me to be put on home health care. You can read more about <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/10/rest-recovery-top-10-things-not-to-say.html">my HG story here</a>, and our <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/11/chicken-jalapeno-rice-soup-letter-to.html">second trimester miscarriage here.</a><br />
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Well, after a lot of deliberating we had decided that we weren't going to try again, but you know how you're never supposed to say NEVER - right?<br />
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Yeah.<br />
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I'm not gonna lie. I was scared. Anyone who has experience with HG can probably understand the thoughts going through my head. Being hooked up to daily IV's until my veins were completely shot, stabbing myself in the stomach every day with a medication pump that lets me at least keep water down, and being confined to bed 24/7 is not something to enter lightly.<br />
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I had a lot of people praying for me this time around, hoping that maybe, just maybe I might not get the short end of the stick. My doctor had my protocol already set up and I started on it from day 1. Early intervention has the best success of keeping it at bay. I'm SOOO relieved to be able to say that this time around is much better. I've avoided the IV's and medication pump so far. Yay!<br />
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I've actually been able to be in the kitchen a little bit when I feel well enough, and whipped up these tasty Banana Bread Muffins the other day. I threw some white chocolate chips on top to change it up a bit. These were really good.<br />
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<i>Note: If you are unfamiliar with HG, please read <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/10/rest-recovery-top-10-things-not-to-say.html">my post on it</a>. HG is NOT morning sickness and does not respond to any traditional remedies. It is dangerous for both the mother and baby.</i> <br />
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3 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/2 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg<br />
1 3/4 cup sugar<br />
1 cup vegetable oil<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 tbsp vanilla extract<br />
4 ripe bananas, mashed<br />
1/2 cup white chocolate chips, for topping<br />
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.<br />
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Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Beat the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in the mashed bananas. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until blended.<br />
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Divide the batter among your muffin tin cups. Bake the muffins on the middle rack until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. about 25 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a rack and cool slightly.<br />
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Source: Recipe loosely adapted from <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/banana-muffins-with-mascarpone-cream-frosting-recipe2/index.html">Food Network</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-60120394215276957282013-06-10T06:00:00.000-05:002013-06-10T06:00:13.459-05:00Darn Good Ham & Cheese Sliders - A Tasty Kitchen Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've got another quick and easy meal for you that's delicious and great for those busy work weeks.<br />
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I love sliders. There's just something about tiny delicious sandwiches that make me smile. Plus, you don't feel as guilty eating a cute little slider, right?<br />
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Never mind that I've never met a person who can eat just one, we'll still delude - ahem - I mean tell ourselves we're being good.<br />
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These ham and cheese sliders are a great recipe I found over at <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/06/darn-good-ham-and-cheese-sliders/">Tasty Kitchen</a>, but the secret is in the yummy sauce that's poured over the top. After baking these puppies until golden and caramelized, you definitely won't be able to stop at just one.<br />
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Hungry yet? Hop on over to the <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/06/darn-good-ham-and-cheese-sliders/">Tasty Kitchen Blog</a> to read my full step-by-step post and grab the recipe while you're at it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-22328334227531731702013-06-06T08:57:00.002-05:002013-06-06T08:57:42.977-05:00Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream Pie - Culinary Covers PostI've got another contributing post for the new site <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/06/cherries-jubilee-ice-cream-pie/">Culinary Covers</a>. What's on the menu today? How about Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream Pie!<br />
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A delicious brandy infused cherry topping on top of a creamy, swirly, frozen pie. Don't forget the graham cracker crust. Yum!<br />
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For the recipe head on over to<a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/06/cherries-jubilee-ice-cream-pie/"> Culinary Covers</a> and grab it. Stop and say hi while you're at it too!<br />
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I have always had a special place in my heart for pickled beets.
I grew up eating them and even requested them with dinner as a kid. Most of my
friends would freak out at the thought of eating a beet but I was so on board
with the idea. Especially when they are perfectly pickled and harvested from
your own garden. You cannot go wrong. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It wasn’t till I was in my 20’s that I finally tried goat
cheese. I feel head over heels in love. I was a little annoyed with myself for
waiting so long to finally bite the bullet and give it a try. Now I will put it
on just about anything. I have even been known to spread it on crackers and
call it lunch. To each his {or I guess in my case, her} own….right? <o:p></o:p></div>
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So naturally beets and goat cheese are a perfect pair. The
tanginess from the pickled beets and the creaminess from the goat cheese just
work together in a way that can only be described as amazing. Who knew one
person could be so in love with a vegetable and cheese?<o:p></o:p></div>
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For this salad I like to do a quick pickle on my beets and
pan fry the goat cheese so it’s crispy and super creamy. If you don’t feel like
going through the whole process of pickling your own beets {which I swear is
easy!} you can always buy them at the store. Fresh pickled beets are normally
found in the produce section in the case near all the pre-chopped vegetables
and fruits. Oh and a small fun tip. Freeze your goat cheese for about 30
minutes so it’s firm and slice it with plain dental floss. It will make perfect
little rounds that are ideal for frying! <o:p></o:p></div>
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Yield 2 servings <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 regular sized fresh red beets <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 teaspoons brown sugar <o:p></o:p></div>
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16 ounce log fresh goat cheese <o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup panko bread crumbs <o:p></o:p></div>
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2 large eggs, beaten<o:p></o:p></div>
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8 cups mixed baby greens<o:p></o:p></div>
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Cut off beet tops and slice beets into four equal
pieces. Add to small pot and cover with
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Rinse and immediately cool down by running cold water over
the beets. Using your hands simply rub the peel of the beet off. It should come
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Chop beets into bite size pieces or slices. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In a medium sized bowl whisk together apple cider vinegar,
brown sugar, olive oil and dry mustard powder. Add in cut beets, toss and let
sit for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Freeze your goat cheese for about 30 minutes until it’s
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While your cheese is hardening mix together panko bread crumbs,
Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, set aside. Set up a breading line in the
following order: flour, egg, bread crumbs, parchment/wax paper covered large
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Remove cheese from freezer and slice into 1/2 inch rounds by
using plain dental floss or a knife. If using a knife make sure to wipe it off
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Take goat cheese rounds and dip in flour, then egg and then
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Take a large high-sided skillet, cover the bottom with olive
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beets and walnuts. Drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Top
each salad with an equal amount of goat cheese rounds. You should get enough
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Well, I asked everyone on Facebook what my next post should be - sweet or savory - and you all surprised me with a savory dish request.<br />
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I've been meaning to share this dish with you all for a while, it's so good and it gets extra points for being really quick and easy. Perfect for busy weeknights, but just as good to please company.<br />
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Who doesn't love a good<b> pasta dish</b>? Throw in a creamy sauce made just a tad more special with poppy seeds and a touch of fresh parmesan, and you're golden. I also used a squash filled <b>ravioli</b> that I picked up at Wold Market - LOVE that place! Let's get started shall we?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-26946304313570370612013-05-16T10:30:00.000-05:002013-05-16T10:34:31.822-05:00Chicken Mango Tacos - Culinary CoversJust a couple more weeks and summer will officially be here.Well okay, I believe "officially" it's starts in June...but I always see Memorial Day weekend as the kickoff to the summer festivities.<br />
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Pull out your bbq grill, sharpen your knives (for all that fresh fruit and veggie chopping of course!) and get ready to enjoy to a summer full of delicious recipes perfect for summer entertaining.<br />
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I've got a great one to start out with today - Chicken-Mango Tacos. These tacos are super easy to whip up, taste great, and they're full of good for you vitamins from the fresh mango and avocado.<br />
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I shared these tacos in my contributing post to<a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/05/chicken-mango-tacos/"> Culinary Covers</a> today, so why don't you head on over there and grab the<a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/05/chicken-mango-tacos/"> recipe</a>. Stop and say hi while you're at it!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15867481074314959684noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8998855427636941844.post-59094549304075781182013-04-25T07:56:00.000-05:002013-04-25T07:56:15.549-05:00Caramel Pie - Culinary Covers ContributorI've got a super delicious post to share with you today, and I'm also excited to share a new project I'm participating in. I'm sure you're familiar with the talented Lori Lange of <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/">Recipe Girl</a>, well, she's created a new site called <a href="http://www.culinarycovers.com/2013/04/caramel-pie/">Culinary Covers</a> that features the cover recipes of all those deliciously amazing magazines you drool over as you check out with your groceries.<br />
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I'm exited to be part of a group of a great group contributors that Lori as put together, and spending my time cooking and reviewing recipes? Yes please! For my first post, I decided to review the cover recipe for Louisiana Cookin's: Cajun & Creole Cookin' May/June issue. What's the tasty concoction you say?<br />
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Do you like barbeque? How about <b>pulled chicken</b> sandwiches? How about easy <b>slow cooker recipes</b>?<br />
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Oh you do?<br />
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Well then, pull up a chair, get comfy, and be prepared to drool - because amazing barbeque is about to happen.<br />
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Barbeque and<b> pulled chicken </b>are two of my favorite things, and when you put them together you get one awesomely delicious meal. In my humble opinion at least.<br />
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I found this recipe for <b>Slow Cooker Peach BBQ Chicken Sandwiches</b> on <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2013/03/slow-cooker-peach-bbq-chicken-sandwiches/">Tasty Kitchen</a> and knew it was going on my menu plan - STAT. The chicken is slow simmered in a spicy sweet barbecue sauce that has a great kick from peach preserves. I loved the peach flavor and ate copious amounts of the chicken by itself while I was shredding it. I also used my <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2011/03/amazing-barbeque-sauce.html">Amazing Barbeque Sauce</a> - I like to call it Awesome Sauce, but you can use any kind that floats your boat.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">It all sounded good to me - so in it all went! I added some grilled chicken and a bit of chopped pecans for texture - gotta have texture. This salad was really good and hit the spot. If you wanted to trim off some extra calories you could forego the bacon, but I love my bacon. Next time you want to liven up your salad, try this one out. Enjoy!</span></div>
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Wash greens and drain. Slice your grilled chicken, avocado and strawberries. Cook bacon until crisp, drain grease and crumble or chop bacon into pieces. Fill your bowl or plate with your greens, top with sliced chicken, avocado, crumbled bacon and sliced strawberries. Sprinkle the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and pecans on top. Drizzle on some homemade Creamy Gorgonzola Dressing if desired, but this salad is just as good on its own. Grab a fork and dig in!</div>
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It's raining here today, AND snowing, at the same time. I love rain - call me crazy, and I love the snow, but the two together make for a very gross combination. Dirty slush is no fun to get out in, so that's why I'm staying in today - with a slice of this breakfast treat.<br />
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Blueberries. Check. Amazingly good crumbly topping. Check. No kid or husband around to see me finish off the entire pan. Check.<br />
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A good <b>coffee cake</b> and cup of hot tea or coffee is the perfect answer to dark, dreary days like today. This<b> Blueberry Kuchen </b>is another delicious recipe from Tasty Kitchen, submitted by TK member Deborah. I had to stop myself from eating the crumb topping by itself when creating the step-by-step post. The topping is kinda crucial to this cake. Are you hungry yet?<br />
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I think it's time for another before and after post, don't you? If you missed my last one and are wondering what the heck I'm talking about, you can read about it in my <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2013/01/browned-butter-pecan-shortbead-before.html">Browned Butter Pecan Shortbread: Before & After </a>post.<br />
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In a nutshell, I'm slowly updating my older posts with newer, improved photos - and adding a critique of my older photos rather than just deleting them willy nilly.<br />
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While I'd love to banish them to the dark recesses of my computer's recycle bin forever, I thought it more helpful to share them and add the tips I've learned along the way. Today I chose one of my most popular recipes, my <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2010/12/chunky-twix-cookies.html"><b><i>Chunky Twix Cookies</i></b></a>. I don't use the term "The Best" very often, but these cookies really are the best cookies I've made to date. They've made it around the blogging world quite a bit, and are highly coveted by my family. Since these are my best cookies, I thought they deserved a better photo. Now let's trash my photo! :)<br />
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1. <b>Too Busy:</b><br />
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When I first started trying to improve my food photography, I decided to jump on the bandwagon with everyone else, and tried to do what everyone else was doing. This led me to Michael's to stock up with all kinds of patterned papers to act as "backdrops" to my recipes. A few bucks poorer, a few years wiser, and I learned that SIMPLE is better.<br />
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What makes a striking photo? Usually an image that has a single theme or idea, with clutter kept to a minimum makes for the best photo. Successful photos rely on elements of composition: line, shape, form, texture, pattern, and color. Every photo whether intentional or not, contains one or more of these elements.<br />
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In this image, the patterned paper clashes with the patterned plate and the deeply textured cookies. There's also too much color going on. When composing an image, try to keep the colors to 3 or less. More than that and your picture can become distracting. There's just too much going on in this picture and it stresses the eye out trying to decide what to focus on.<br />
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2. <b>Awkward Focus Spot:</b><br />
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When choosing where to focus on your food, it's best to focus on the area that is closest to you, this is especially true when you're using a large aperture (small number) because your depth of field (the area that is in focus) will be shallow. In this image you can see I placed my focus point near the center of the image, rather than the area of cookie closest to me. This makes the front of the food out of focus, which doesn't work in this image.<br />
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The way the plate is angled, the out of focus part of the cookie is the center of attention, and where your eye naturally wants to fall. For this reason, I should have set my focus point to the closest area of cookie, or stopped down my aperture setting so more of the cookies were in focus.<br />
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As in my last post, here is a prime example of when to back up already Amber! :) I'm either too close to my food or have cropped it too close. The plate, glass of milk, and background are so close together there's no room to breathe. When looking at a photo you want to have room for your eye to move around the image. That's not too say don't ever have a close up, but in this photo it doesn't work very well.<br />
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A little easier on the eyes don't you think? I kept it simple with a plain white napkin under the serving dish, the milk and and cookie rack are arranged in the background to allow the eye to wander around the image and come back to the main point of focus - those yummy cookies!<br />
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I also made sure to place my focus point on the front edge of the closest cookie, to eliminate any out of focus areas on the cookie. You'll notice I set my aperture to f4.0 so my depth of field wasn't too shallow. I was lazy and didn't want to pull out my tripod, so this shot was handheld. But if I wanted to decrease my ISO I could have lowered my shutter speed accordingly. I used my 85mm lens for this shot, and generally you want to keep your shutter speed to about 1 to 1 1/2 times the focal length of your lens (if hand holding), to avoid camera shake. So for an 85mm focal length, you want to keep your shutter speed at least 1/80 or 1/100. For a 50mm focal length - 1/50 or higher, etc.<br />
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You can find the recipe in my original post for <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2010/12/chunky-twix-cookies.html">Chunky Twix Cookies</a>. If you have any questions about this critique or want me to go into more detail, just leave a comment and I'll be happy to answer them! If you found this helpful I'd love to hear from you. Thanks!<br />
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<b><i style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 16.625px;">Note: I don't claim to be an expert, but I have learned a thing or two over the years and will gladly share those things with people. </i><i style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 16.625px;">I'm also a family photographer in the St. Louis area, so i</i><i style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 16.625px;">f you're interested in seeing my work outside of food photography, visit <a href="http://www.amberpotterphotography.com/" style="color: #f07194; text-decoration: none;">Amber Potter Photography</a>.</i></b><br />
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<i>Update: If you're just starting out in the photography world and need some help understanding all that photo jibber-jabber, my pal Karly at Buns In My Oven has started a great series called <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/02/23/so-you-wanna-be-a-better-photographer/">So You Want To Be A Better Photographer?</a> Her tutorials are sure to help you "see the light". Hehe...bad pun? Anyway, her tips combined with my before and after critiques are a good way to see the photography principals put into practice, and learn to recognize what's wrong with an image. When you can tell what's wrong with a photo and why it doesn't work, then you can better improve your own skill!</i><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I don't know about you but I love cheese with flavor. Growing up in the U.K. we had really good cheese and really good bread, which are just two of the things I miss most. I especially love <b>blue cheese</b>, and anything of the moldy variety for that matter. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I do love me some mold - er, on my cheese that is. As long as it's not in my husbands dirty socks - or found behind my child's bed, I'm good.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Roquefort, Stilton, <b>Gorgonzola</b>, the list goes on - I could be happy with any of these. </span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I ran across this container of <b>Gorgonzola</b> cheese at the store the other day, and I knew I had to grab it. I didn't know what I was going to do with it, but I finally decided on whipping it up into a creamy salad dressing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Fresh, crunchy greens can only get better under a creamy layer of <b>Gorgonzola</b> deliciousness, right? I experimented on amounts, adding a little of this and a little of that, and finally ended up with this dressing. It's pretty tasty if I do say so myself. </span><br />
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1/4 cup mashed Gorgonzola cheese</div>
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1/4 cup mayonnaise</div>
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1/4 cup sour cream</div>
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1/4 cup buttermilk</div>
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In a small bowl mash the gorgonzola cheese with the back of a spoon. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Whisk until well combined. Add salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Now pop it in the fridge overnight for the flavors to marry together. Serve over your favorite salad or have a veggie dipping palooza. Enjoy!<br />
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I've got a super easy, super quick treat to share with you today. This week has been celebrate Dr. Seuss week at my son's school, and each day they've done something different to celebrate it and a love for reading. Today he got to dress up with the Dr. Seuss theme.<br />
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I packed him a Dr. Seussified snack that will be sure to make his classmates green...and not the green eggs kind. (Yeah, kinda dumb pun - I know.)<br />
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I call these <b>Dr. Seuss Skewers</b> because of the red and white layered effect. Just alternately slide a strawberry and a marshmallow on a skewer - I used a straw for safety reasons - wouldn't want an angry mom calling me because her kid poked his eye out.<br />
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You never know with Kindergartener's. Accidents are just waiting to happen around EVERY corner.<br />
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These are a really fun way to dress up some fruit. Served with a side of yogurt dipping sauce they're a great <b>strawberry snack</b>. Try them out with your kids, they'll love them!<br />
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4-5whole strawberries, washed and stem removed</div>
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Slide one strawberry onto the skewer, then a marshmallow, repeat until you've filled your skewer or straw. Serve with side of creamy yogurt for a yummy dipping sauce. Easy peasy. Enjoy!<br />
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I don't know about you, but I love waking up in the morning and having<b> breakfast</b> all ready. That's just one less thing to have to worry about when trying to get ready on busy mornings. I especially love individual size portions for school mornings, which make it super easy to feed just one kid - or a whole football team - if you have one. This recipe for <a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/03/overnight-oatmeal-in-jar-berry-crumble.html">Overnight Oatmeal In A Jar </a>is one of my favorite make-ahead morning meals.<br />
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I really like <b>breakfast casseroles</b> too, they're quick and easy and sure to please the pickiest critics, so I decided to miniaturize it and turn them into these <b>Ham & Cheese Breakfast Cups</b>. You can customize them any way you want - swap the ham for sausage or bacon, add in some cooked veggies or get wild with your cheese. I kept these simple since that's what my kiddo likes best, but I'll definitely be experimenting with some different variations.<br />
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Just throw it all together the night before, pop them in the fridge, and have them baking while you're getting ready in the morning. Easy and super yummy, this is a great time saver recipe when you need one.<br />
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2 1/2 cups of cubed dry bread, you can also use toasted bread<br />
1 cup cubed ham<br />
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 cup milk<br />
2 tbsp butter, melted<br />
1 tsp dry mustard<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 black pepper<br />
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Divide the bread cubes into 4 sections and place in 4 ramekins. Place 1/4 cup ham in each ramekin. Then sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over the ham in each cup. In a medium bowl combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well.<br />
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Pour evenly between each ramekin. Cover and chill overnight. When ready to eat, remove from fridge and preheat oven to 350 F. Bake uncovered for 25-30 mins or until set and golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool and set up for 5-10 minutes.<br />
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<i>Recipe Note: Your cups will be nice and poofy when you remove them from the oven but will sink a little after cooling. That's o.k! :) The type of bread you use can also change your end result. It's best to use a dry bread like challah, french bread, or any stale textured bread, so your casserole isn't too mushy.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/05/homemade-breakfast-sandwiches.html">Homemade Breakfast Sandwiches</a><br />
<a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2012/03/overnight-oatmeal-in-jar-berry-crumble.html">Overnight Oatmeal In A Jar - Berry Crumble Style</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2013/01/awesome-cinnamon-rolls.html">Awesome Cinnamon Rolls</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.sprinklewithflour.com/2011/04/cinnamon-bubble-buns.html">Cinnamon Bubble Buns</a><br />
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