Monthly Archives April 2012

Italian Pizzelles

I married an Italian. This is my first attempt at Italian pastries and I am a huge fan! My Father in Law asked me to pick up Pizzelle’s from our local Italian Market, Claro’s. One tub of about 8 cookies costs $6.99. Yesterday when I went to get him some, they were sold out. They won’t have more for 4 days...

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Chipotle Sauce

Ingredients:
1 sleeve of Ground Turkey Meat (20oz. sleeve will make 7-8 burgers) – 93% lean and 7% fat
     *** You can also use ground beef or chicken breasts if you don’t like ground turkey ***
1 package of hamburger buns or Nature’s Own 100% whole wheat sandwich rolls (130 calories each)
1/2 cup of Light Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp...
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Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Little tip adds squirly grass and large tip add tall grass

Ingredients:

1 box of Pillsbury Funfetti Cake Mix – 18.9oz. ($1.99)

1 tub of Cream Cream Cheese Frosting at Albertson’s – 16oz. ($1.99) or make your own frosting

Leaf Green Food Gel – I use Ameri Color

1 box of PEEPS yellow bunny marshmallows (12 in a box)

1 box of PEEPS pink or blue bunny marshmallows (12 in a box)

1 bag of Reese’...

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Shrimp Cups

LARGE CUPCAKE CUP PAN
MINI CUPCAKE PAN
BAKE SHRIMP IN THE OVEN
COOK SHRIMP IN A PAN

Ingredients:

1 package of wonton wrappers (I used Dynasty – 12 oz. package for $2.00)
2 tablespoons of Olive Oil
24 medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined or buy pre-frozen from meat department
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of chili powder or Ancho Chili Powder
2 limes
1/2 cup arugula (if not in produce fresh ...

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Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients:

1lb boneless-skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1” pieces) =2 whole chicken breasts (feeds 3 people)
¼ cup cornstarch
3 teaspoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons green onions (chopped)
2 tablespoons of garlic cloves (minced)
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon powdered ginger
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts
Cooking ...
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