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Spring Into Spring Cooking!

Recipleased — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:26:08 +0000

Apple Crisp Muffins

Recipleased — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:22:17 +0000

This is the perfect Fall recipe! We made it in my daughter’s preschool class and all the kids loved it. This is a great muffin in the morning or perfect for an afternoon snack.

Preheat oven to 350 F
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
3 cups apples, peeled, diced
1 1/2 cups of granulated white sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

1. Line muffin pans with muffin liners
2. In large bowl, combine flour, apples, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon
3. Stir in oil, applesauce, eggs and vanilla
4. Fill muffin cups to top
5. Optional: Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar if you like
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes
7. Cool 5 minutes before serving. ENJOY!

Makes 16 muffins

Starting Your Day Off Right: Rasberry Corn Muffins

Recipleased — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:32:36 +0000

This recipe celebrates natural, fresh ingredients and the pure enjoyment of a healthy start to your day. Instead of buying a high calorie muffin, make a healthy batch of your own to enjoy for the entire week using all natural ingredients.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, mix together:

2 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup apricot nectar/juice
3 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
3/4 cup sugar

Once combined add and stir until just combined:
1 1/2 cup flour
2 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt

Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat:
4 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
Beat for about eight minutes or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter and then add:
2 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen). Do not over mix batter. Divide into muffin cups and bake about 30-35 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Remove from pan and cool muffins on a rack.

Makes 12 muffins

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Lemonade Chicken and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Recipleased — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:51:50 +0000

This is such a wonderful chicken dish because it is both salty and a little bit sweet. Whether you are having a BBQ, picnic or party this chicken dish goes wonderfully with the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri cocktail.

In a large dish or bowl, for marinating, mix together:

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/3 cup buttermilk

1-1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders

Cover chicken with marinade and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, bring chicken to room temperature (leave out for about 40 minutes) and preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together:

2 cups panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a second shallow dish or bowl add:

1/3 cup mayonnaise

Remove chicken from marinade and dip first into the mayonnaise and second into the panko mixture. Once chicken in coated, transfer to a baking rack over a baking sheet. Once all the chicken has been coated, mist lightly with cooking spray. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes and then flip bake another 20 minutes. If chicken needs to brown a little more place under the broiler for a few minutes.

Serves 4-6

Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

This summer, rediscover the daiquiri. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is the perfect addition to any summer get-together — fun, delicious, and ready to pour. Bacardi Hand Shaken Daiquiri is made with Bacardi Superior Rum, tangy lime and sugar. It is a perfectly balanced cocktail that is not too sour and not too sweet. http://bacardidaiquiri.glam.com

Step 1: Moisten the rim of a tall glass then dip in sugar to rim the edges
Step 2: Pour over ice
Step 3: Garnish with a lime wedge
Step 4: Enjoy!

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The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Bacardi
Please remember to drink responsibly

Buttermilk Herb Potato Salad

Recipleased — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:36:51 +0000

My mom made this potato salad for a 4th of July picnic this year. I normally find potato salad too heavy but this was amazingly lite and fresh tasting. I loved it and planned on having some leftovers for lunch the next day but it was all eaten up! This is the perfect side dish to any rib recipe. Try it with Cilantro-Garlic Ribs or Black Peppercorn and Mustard Braised Short Ribs.

In a large pot or dutch oven, place:
3 pounds small red potatoes, quartered

Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until just tender. Be careful to not overcook the potatoes so that they hold their shape. Drain potatoes and cool for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine:
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1/3 cup fat-free buttermilk
1/4 chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced

Toss creme fresh mixture gently with warm potatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8

Banana Bread

Recipleased — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:42:45 +0000

I have been looking for a great banana bread recipe and wanted to pass this one along. It is so easy and is perfect for the morning or an afternoon snack. I can’t think of a better way to use your leftover bananas!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, smash together using a wooden spoon:
1/3 cup melted butter
3 to 4 bananas, smashed

Then mix in:
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Once smooth, mix in:
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips (optional, but not according to my kids!)

Batter will be very thick. Transfer to a 4×8 buttered loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before removing from pan.

Cilantro-Garlic Ribs and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Recipleased — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:54:53 +0000

Nothing says 4th of July to me like fabulous ribs and wonderful cocktails to match. These ribs are tender and flavorful and the Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri is the perfect accompaniment.

In a blender or food processor combine:
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 large bunch of cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon sugar
Once a paste has formed add and blend:
1 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Once combined, pour over 3 lb. or pork back ribs (cut into two racks) and refrigerate overnight in a 9×13 inch baking. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place the ribs, covered with foil and all of sauce in the oven for 2 hours and 45 minutes. Before serving, finish ribs on a medium heat grill. Place meaty side down for about 8 minutes and cook another 4 minutes on the other side.

Serves 4

Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Step 1: Moisten the rim of a tall glass then dip in sugar to rim the edges
Step 2: Pour over ice
Step 3: Garnish with a lime wedge
Step 4: Enjoy!

Zucchini Pancakes

Recipleased — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 23:49:33 +0000

I made these zucchini pancakes last night as our side dish for dinner and they were amazing. The kids loved eating a vegetable that was a pancake and they were very easy.

Over a large bowl, using the large side of a box grater, grate:
2 medium zucchinis (about 3/4 pound)

Once grated add:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Stir to combine. Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. When butter is hot, but not yet smoking drop heaping spoons of batter into the pan and shape into a zucchini pancake form. Cook about 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve hot and enjoy.

Serves 2-4

Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Pineapple Papaya Salsa, and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Recipleased — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:34:14 +0000

As the days get longer and the temperatures start heating up, I wanted to share two great recipes, accompanied by a fabulous drink for a summer night dinner party. This is an easy menu that will impress guests, but easy to prepare. The fresh fruit provides beautiful color and sweetens the savory meat. The cocktail is the perfect and easy companion to this savory and sweet dish.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

In a small bowl, combine:

3 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

1 teaspoon pepper

Rub 2 one each pound pork tenderloins with olive oil. Then rub spice mixture all over pork and refrigerate for at least two hours. Prepare grill to medium high heat and bring meat to room temperature (about a half an hour out of the refrigerator) before grilling. Grill meat and cover for about 30-40 minutes, turning once. Center should be slightly pink and temperature of meat should read 155 degrees. Remove from grill and cover with foil for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with Pineapple and Papaya Salsa and Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiris.

Serves 6

Pineapple Papaya Salsa

In a large bowl, toss together:

1 cup diced fresh pineapple

1 cup diced and peeled fresh papaya

2 green onions, diced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

zest and juice from 1 lime

1 tablespoon olive oil

Spoon over sliced Grilled Pork Tenderloin and serve.

Bacardi Hand-Shaken Daiquiri

Step 1: Moisten the rim of a tall glass then dip in sugar to rim the edges
Step 2: Pour over ice
Step 3: Garnish with a lime wedge
Step 4: Enjoy!

Roasted Tomato Pasta

Recipleased — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:05:38 +0000

This is a simple savory pasta dish that is so easy to prepare. Plus the enitre family loves it.

Preheat oven to 225 degrees. On a large jelly roll pan, place:
3 pounds plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise
Sprinkle with:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
Bake for 4 hours.

With about 20 minutes left for the tomatoes to cook, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Once boiling add:
12 ounces of uncooked fettuccine
Cook for about 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta and reserve 3/4 cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, over low heat, add:
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 whole peeled garlic cloves
Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove garlic and chop. Add garlic, tomatoes and cooking liquid all back to the skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes over medium-high heat. Add cooked pasta to skillet and cook 1 more minute, tossing to combine. Remove from heat and top with:
1 cup fresh shaved Parmigiano cheese
1/4 cup torn fresh basil

Serves 6