tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85185621279298615472024-03-13T20:58:42.066-04:00Akademia Kitchen2 college sisters trying to make healthy yet delicious recipes with a vegetarian spin. Enjoy!Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-26963744155033477202011-04-11T21:13:00.001-04:002011-04-11T21:15:53.866-04:00Peruvian Tilapia Ceviche<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7GyH8o0e7Vf3RvFc0jyUBXX_V1YhmHLKksL9f0NxoIW2FnFc-C6B-AIvhQ7SiOTewCj0LwGGdxJ0gHlHw9FHRmSOVlz2dGlKo8fVBq4MkuM7HuAskBH_CjER6hRjTOFhYD8_-2y-GVw/s1600/IMG_0002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7GyH8o0e7Vf3RvFc0jyUBXX_V1YhmHLKksL9f0NxoIW2FnFc-C6B-AIvhQ7SiOTewCj0LwGGdxJ0gHlHw9FHRmSOVlz2dGlKo8fVBq4MkuM7HuAskBH_CjER6hRjTOFhYD8_-2y-GVw/s400/IMG_0002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594499579301345330" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://localhost:49481/a324cd5b6874d1293fb0dd45a04d0373/image/14c945cbe7858807.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://localhost:49481/a324cd5b6874d1293fb0dd45a04d0373/image/14c945cbe7858807.jpg?size=400" border="0" /></a> </div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-39008665529632887872011-04-11T21:01:00.003-04:002011-04-11T21:09:43.400-04:00Shortbread Cookies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcWHGrJKEPCRNLeeZ3Uf54f-s6QrOdQzGmFIBgh3z9bPLyR7VZEmj3xzXgsGLwWv8FV-o1_kDox7GFmjiz5FFki0zWx94xu5_p-W8WXW0ZNdLyvTlzgoGKSmGhDK9p2Dhl_VRcPe11XM/s1600/202120_10100751870392521_2064652_77146371_2279938_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcWHGrJKEPCRNLeeZ3Uf54f-s6QrOdQzGmFIBgh3z9bPLyR7VZEmj3xzXgsGLwWv8FV-o1_kDox7GFmjiz5FFki0zWx94xu5_p-W8WXW0ZNdLyvTlzgoGKSmGhDK9p2Dhl_VRcPe11XM/s400/202120_10100751870392521_2064652_77146371_2279938_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594496954206410386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://localhost:49481/b0cd383a6c1141d3acc2bea6dfd60907/image/a711b5a45c6c6ee.jpg"><img alt="" src="http://localhost:49481/b0cd383a6c1141d3acc2bea6dfd60907/image/a711b5a45c6c6ee.jpg?size=400" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Level: Beginner<br />Ingredients:<br />-1 cup butter (2 sticks)<br />-1/2 cup sugar<br />-1 tsp vanilla<br />-2 cups flour<br /><br />Directions:<br />1. Preheat oven at 350*. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.<br />2. Add vanilla and flour slowly.<br />3. You can add mix-ins to your dough, including almond extract and nuts. You can also dip the cookies in melted chocolate. It is also a good dough to make them in to shapes if you have a cutter or a cookie press. I made into small balls, pressed finger in the middle, and filled dent with a little bit of homemade jam. Delicious!<br />4. Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges.<br /><br />***These cookies are very soft, best eaten sooner rather than later because it not they will fall apart. I kind of like them old, but I know I'm kind of weird with those things, so I don't recommend it for everyone.***<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-dV18VfeCGHXXYxGxiLnfj5WnlHSlXfEc9QZvmqBDtqOPfFjEziNFWHUw-LFnGsS-RK6OaEJpvoAPJ-iAA_FkmJItO1kMEArZtm0xxHlGk7RdYLE1-0YlNWJf6Fpoy2-rFCM5WVFZsY/s1600/194422_10100751677783511_2064652_77141644_696609_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM-dV18VfeCGHXXYxGxiLnfj5WnlHSlXfEc9QZvmqBDtqOPfFjEziNFWHUw-LFnGsS-RK6OaEJpvoAPJ-iAA_FkmJItO1kMEArZtm0xxHlGk7RdYLE1-0YlNWJf6Fpoy2-rFCM5WVFZsY/s400/194422_10100751677783511_2064652_77141644_696609_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594497571957827202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3kqA9Gr-TN8LiUAtObhajqN9gvuNpkS7frwzA6rGxRDn2aPo9YjU2SWptqx14b1-pdKpu1VfsUMIiHLf3a3Iu7MQduvz8AW-ANQBrr3Io3hxm2nzlhCNRMd2Uoh49kA_RDbqCc4uWAY/s1600/194422_10100751677783511_2064652_77141644_696609_o.jpg"><br /></a>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-54940218041973992242011-04-10T18:26:00.006-04:002011-04-11T21:10:43.128-04:00Super Easy Black Bean Cakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WTp1-dvcFv9wqOSRYkkWisa9mPV3-OjBwVVJo60Aw1rNuMLOA-CyDtZ1XraBt-mZivArJoc-_-T9iE5hik7gsevyGDWrJ4sEbawrGo7t3YixeP6pwnQLA7EwnZPHOrXVsORFtGm-ewo/s1600/IMG_0010-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WTp1-dvcFv9wqOSRYkkWisa9mPV3-OjBwVVJo60Aw1rNuMLOA-CyDtZ1XraBt-mZivArJoc-_-T9iE5hik7gsevyGDWrJ4sEbawrGo7t3YixeP6pwnQLA7EwnZPHOrXVsORFtGm-ewo/s400/IMG_0010-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594085727562595490" border="0" /></a>Level: Beginner<div>Ingredients:</div><div>-2 green onions<br />-3 garlic cloves (minced)<br />-2 tsp cumin<br />-1 tsp cayenne pepper<br />-1 tsp paprika<br />-1 can black beans<br />-1 egg<br />-1/2 cup bread crumbs<br />-Salt and pepper to taste<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. In a sauce pan drizzle olive oil and cook the green onions, garlic, and spices in medium-high heat. Until fragrant, about 1 min.<br />2. In a bowl max the black beans that have been drained and washed. Make a puree and add the spices and onions. Finally, add egg and mix well, following with the bread crumbs.<br />3. Make mixture into patties. On a cooking pan drizzle olive oil and place patties, (drizzle a little olive oil on top of patties as well). Cook on broil for 8-10 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 3 minutes.<br />4. Drizzle with sour cream and lemon, salsa on top, or any other topping desired. Makes about 8 little patties.<br /><br />***This recipe took me literally no time to make. It was very easy and most of the stuff I had at hand. I am sure that you can substitute the green onions for a bit of regular onion. I will freeze half the patties uncooked until they are ready to eat. Great for snack. Served here with fried canned corn.***<br /><br />Original inspirational recipe: <a href="http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/spicy-black-bean-cakes/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/spicy-black-bean-cakes/Detail.aspx</a><br /></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-29364164352799313572011-04-10T18:19:00.005-04:002011-04-10T18:41:45.422-04:00Torta Loca (Crazy Cake)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6fVePAqB1ZXVjj1_M2DlHCsjaE-nr_Av6l1vD7jJBWsg-3ZHXuMMQaKeqTvgA6XEXt-HTqwMdrEEx2GRb2wNZZ5kfCjZcqm7_-_W00ietm4CFjCURBuTiijxC-TM2ENqNbzbRtcxYZM/s1600/IMG_0002-1.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA6fVePAqB1ZXVjj1_M2DlHCsjaE-nr_Av6l1vD7jJBWsg-3ZHXuMMQaKeqTvgA6XEXt-HTqwMdrEEx2GRb2wNZZ5kfCjZcqm7_-_W00ietm4CFjCURBuTiijxC-TM2ENqNbzbRtcxYZM/s400/IMG_0002-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594088748708694146" border="0" /></a>Level: Beginner<div>Ingredients:</div><div>-3 cups flour<br />-6 tbs cocoa<br />-2 tsp baking soda<br />-2 cups sugar<br />-1 tsp salt<br /><br />-2/3 cup of vegetable oil<br />-2 tbs white vinegar<br />-2 tsp vanilla extract<br />-2 cups of water<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Preheat the oven to 350*.<br />2. Mix all dry ingredients. Then add all wet ingredients. Mix well.<br />3. Pour mixture in a 9x9 pan that has been greased and covered in flour. Bake for 35 minutes.<br /><br />***This recipe is a classic in my house when we were growing up. Very easy to make and as I was noticing, it is also vegan. Next time I will try and pour the cake into cupcakes and see how it turns out. You can also top with icing. Enjoy!***<br /></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-47520584168025558152010-06-12T01:46:00.005-04:002010-07-27T20:59:52.746-04:00Middle Eastern Meal<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0CfRGftgsmK8RrZsfMcuB4nOwyWcV2M1hf9POr14W67Fp6N-rsPt3hP8amvF4l6vhyphenhyphenN9dp5Av35LnwntsBMN1iDkHy0DtPfEuOaHAkVX2F4pd_7JgFvUYlpApxudvMGSznFUJ4UbDT4/s1600/0529101742.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0CfRGftgsmK8RrZsfMcuB4nOwyWcV2M1hf9POr14W67Fp6N-rsPt3hP8amvF4l6vhyphenhyphenN9dp5Av35LnwntsBMN1iDkHy0DtPfEuOaHAkVX2F4pd_7JgFvUYlpApxudvMGSznFUJ4UbDT4/s400/0529101742.jpg" /></a> </div><div>Meal: Baba ganoush, Hummus, Pita bread, steamed potatoes, fried long green peppers, fresh salad with bulgur wheat.</div>Level: Beginner to Intermediate<div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-844561792379555782010-06-12T01:46:00.003-04:002010-06-12T01:59:29.816-04:00Heavenly Broccoli Slaw<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgGrHZ6e2JNctfS0CIeICZ0O0ljXXl0E62e_piFZCPBvT1o1bDHQ40IvgSSKTjoWCDTABtor31hwW6fC0bSGqYJOLYSmoAF7GkoRIqUlKghN86CI4C-wIsjJQr6txz0ycF-M8icHK9ls/s1600/0516101846.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijgGrHZ6e2JNctfS0CIeICZ0O0ljXXl0E62e_piFZCPBvT1o1bDHQ40IvgSSKTjoWCDTABtor31hwW6fC0bSGqYJOLYSmoAF7GkoRIqUlKghN86CI4C-wIsjJQr6txz0ycF-M8icHK9ls/s400/0516101846.jpg" /></a> </div>Level: Beginner<div>Ingredients:</div><div>-1 bag of broccoli slaw</div><div>-1 cup chopped/sliced almonds</div><div>-1 packet Ramen noodles</div><div>-1 seasoning packet from Beef/Oriental Ramen noodles</div><div>-1/4 cup of white vinegar</div><div>-Little less 1/4 cup olive oil</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Crumble Ramen noodles in the packet without opening. </div><div>2. Mix all ingredients well, and add as much seasoning packet to taste.</div><div><br /></div><div>**This is one of the most delicious salads I have ever had. I can eat this just as a whole meal in itself. One of the best ways to have fresh broccoli.**</div><div><br /><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-13447344180998835562010-06-12T01:45:00.002-04:002010-07-27T21:00:50.991-04:00Eggs a la Ivonne and Petit Pois Mashed Potatoes<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaknIx-xSxzmUqz4-c_pYcUUpBYnkejmR8GigByQVQvU4SM5KUHx2BzD-HU7vSMQN-IL8CCpxcRNjjHKS1jSwyaOMHLly4zQST3El5Ww61Nupb4lx6WKCqqp-ZjScrDFK536xeILhiV8/s1600/0413101748a.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaknIx-xSxzmUqz4-c_pYcUUpBYnkejmR8GigByQVQvU4SM5KUHx2BzD-HU7vSMQN-IL8CCpxcRNjjHKS1jSwyaOMHLly4zQST3El5Ww61Nupb4lx6WKCqqp-ZjScrDFK536xeILhiV8/s400/0413101748a.jpg" /></a> </div>Meal idea: fancy fried egg, radishes, mashed potatoes with peas.<br />Level: Beginner<div><b>Eggs a le Ivonne</b></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>-1 egg</div><div>-1 tsp butter</div><div>-Parmesan cheese</div><div>-Paprika</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Melt butter on a pan.</div><div>2. Fry egg sunny side up.</div><div>3. When it is almost done add Parmesan cheese on egg and a pinch of paprika on yolk.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Petit Pois</b></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>-Instant mashed potatoes and ingredients (we made enough for 4 servings according to box)</div><div>-1 can of sweet peas</div><div>-Hickory bacon salt (for vegetarians and vegans)</div><div>-Salt and pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Make mashed potatoes according to box.</div><div>2. Drain can of peas and add to mashed potatoes. Mash together.</div><div>3. Add hickory bacon salt, and salt, pepper to taste.</div><div><br /></div><div>**All of these things were surprisingly good together. And it all cooked in just a few minutes!**<br /><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-43022439509343481142010-06-12T01:42:00.001-04:002010-06-12T02:28:47.601-04:00Buying Locally<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcZPLwpx6drXhHfKyRUyigqItKq2iubZWqwCs51J5iex16r7NaYLz7sDbDgSMvjeOeL07zL3YeTBOdxlPvDDxd1uNAwCDp1rXaPoHTrRFwNB-gEqyd6OUyWJOaVREkfNMIsMmyO1O69g/s1600/my+bootie.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwcZPLwpx6drXhHfKyRUyigqItKq2iubZWqwCs51J5iex16r7NaYLz7sDbDgSMvjeOeL07zL3YeTBOdxlPvDDxd1uNAwCDp1rXaPoHTrRFwNB-gEqyd6OUyWJOaVREkfNMIsMmyO1O69g/s400/my+bootie.jpg" /></a> </div>Level: Super EASY<br /> A nice old man on the side of the road was selling produce, so I stopped to take a look. I brought a huge mango, 3 plums (I ate one), 2 big green tomatoes, and 9 yellow squash = total $9.00 There is no way I would have gotten this good deal at the super market. Buy locally because not only are you going to get a good deal, but you reduce the emissions that it takes to transports these goods, you support local growers, and you eat fresher foods. (Believe me, those plums were exquisite!)<br /><br />If you live in Gainesville: <strong>Farmer's Market</strong> at Downtown in front of library every Wednesday from 4-6pm.<div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-20324521073784338392010-06-12T01:36:00.001-04:002010-06-12T01:53:05.375-04:00Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq6IX_oHKAdcdsQRlFmb7mvZuxlsPTqb8G-T0K5IsAw-15vmuY83M6nzFmEIV2uclu1F8-b9WDl8NKZ6Lbq6-qqi6zmAfxyv_v_BOAmS3IfmZpya8vDfKKC2BGmdSOPCUQPBRn8Ycj5c/s1600/mediterania+mashed+potatoes.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQq6IX_oHKAdcdsQRlFmb7mvZuxlsPTqb8G-T0K5IsAw-15vmuY83M6nzFmEIV2uclu1F8-b9WDl8NKZ6Lbq6-qqi6zmAfxyv_v_BOAmS3IfmZpya8vDfKKC2BGmdSOPCUQPBRn8Ycj5c/s400/mediterania+mashed+potatoes.jpg" /></a> </div>Meal idea: mashed potatoes, simple Cesar salad, veggy patty with caramelized red onions<br />Level: Beginner<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms'; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); "><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 169%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(86, 86, 86); ">Ingredients</h3><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">5 medium <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/potato-106" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">potatoes</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1 tablespoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/butter-141" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">butter</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1 lemon, juice of</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1/4 cup <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/tahini-49" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">tahini</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">2 <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/garlic-165" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">garlic cloves</a>, minced</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/salt-359" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">salt</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1/2 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/pepper-337" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">black pepper</a></li></ul><h4 style="margin-top: 20px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase; font: normal normal bold 115%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(86, 86, 86); ">DRESSING</h4><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/cumin-20" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">cumin</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; ">1 teaspoon <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/sumac-447" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">sumaq</a></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 17px; "><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/library/olive-oil-495" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(125, 149, 48); font-weight: bold; ">extra virgin olive oil</a></li></ul><h3 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 22px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal bold 169%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(86, 86, 86); ">Directions</h3><ol style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><h5 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 0px; background-image: url(http://img.recipezaar.com/images/2008/purple_circle.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; width: 28px; height: 28px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font: normal normal bold 138.5%/1.3em 'trebuchet ms'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">1</h5>Peel and cube potatoes and boil in water till soft (As for mash potatoes).</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><h5 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 0px; background-image: url(http://img.recipezaar.com/images/2008/purple_circle.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; width: 28px; height: 28px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font: normal normal bold 138.5%/1.3em 'trebuchet ms'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">2</h5>Drain potatoes add Potatoes and rest of the ingredients except dressing ingredients into a processor a whiz till smooth.</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><h5 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 0px; background-image: url(http://img.recipezaar.com/images/2008/purple_circle.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; width: 28px; height: 28px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font: normal normal bold 138.5%/1.3em 'trebuchet ms'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">3</h5>Note: you could mash all the potato ingredients together with a potato masher for a more courser texture.</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><h5 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 0px; background-image: url(http://img.recipezaar.com/images/2008/purple_circle.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; width: 28px; height: 28px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font: normal normal bold 138.5%/1.3em 'trebuchet ms'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">4</h5>Pour out into a serving plate, sprinkle cumin and sumaq and drizzle with olive oil.</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><h5 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 21px; font-weight: normal; position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 0px; background-image: url(http://img.recipezaar.com/images/2008/purple_circle.gif); background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; width: 28px; height: 28px; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font: normal normal bold 138.5%/1.3em 'trebuchet ms'; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; ">5</h5>Serve as an appetizer or as a side to meat.</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0.86em; padding-right: 0.86em; padding-bottom: 0.86em; padding-left: 2.6em; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; position: relative; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15px; "><a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Mashed-Potato-With-Tahini-133629">http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Mashed-Potato-With-Tahini-133629</a></li></ol></span><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-13018006514886325702010-06-12T01:35:00.000-04:002010-06-12T01:35:11.255-04:00Quick Alfredo and Greek Salad<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5kI7C0hb6NVQoh3CEBU5_urRrQrYk5HWIADUj1E9rlcdW6dMl8tnQC3_kHlMtirhMT4QAol1hyMrcwSwsV0o_njMfk-mGfP1RBuyhp3pWCfSeFxBStr1Y59CgGhbrpaUt0rT5BjtMEM/s1600/spaghetti.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5kI7C0hb6NVQoh3CEBU5_urRrQrYk5HWIADUj1E9rlcdW6dMl8tnQC3_kHlMtirhMT4QAol1hyMrcwSwsV0o_njMfk-mGfP1RBuyhp3pWCfSeFxBStr1Y59CgGhbrpaUt0rT5BjtMEM/s400/spaghetti.jpg" /></a> </div>Level: Beginner<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-53674891512590439622010-06-12T01:34:00.001-04:002010-06-12T02:19:24.959-04:00Chicken Pasta Salad (Guest Cook)<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-AIj_a96Y99O57amF9JI-hzu-lQbZAMjaFP0BDrFeQQnuRBN00rkMgpwwZkayZG-Zl2zlQsHCOkXJG3A7Q-3DH5XnH74aLmh5LqK8U0R79wS2l8C38FiIcpVQIaDNsy95lCXqiOKJFA/s1600/chicken+salad.jpg"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-AIj_a96Y99O57amF9JI-hzu-lQbZAMjaFP0BDrFeQQnuRBN00rkMgpwwZkayZG-Zl2zlQsHCOkXJG3A7Q-3DH5XnH74aLmh5LqK8U0R79wS2l8C38FiIcpVQIaDNsy95lCXqiOKJFA/s400/chicken+salad.jpg" /></a> </div>Made by: Kristina :)<br />Level: Intermediate<div>Ingredients:</div><div>-Bowtie pasta</div><div>-Italian dressing</div><div>-Croutons</div><div>-Cherry tomatoes</div><div>-Chopped white onion</div><div>-Chopped green bell pepper</div><div>-Chicken breast</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Boil pasta until tender, add salt.</div><div>2. Cook chicken breast in lots of Italian dressing.</div><div>3. Chop chicken into small chunks. Drain pasta, and combine with all chopped ingredients.</div><div>4. Add more dressing, salt and pepper, and croutons on top.<br /><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-70222165496825250992010-06-12T01:33:00.002-04:002010-06-12T02:25:19.417-04:00Ahi Tuna and Greek Salad<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4d0-_ccLheKIq7uR6rUX7wbGphaM4lfM3hZur14qSf37vEKXftbf7slJxmRL3AEwhZgf7TKSZUyp9O8OGrqqz9j4Ia3QdQc78lw3PpIfaoEa9yYoSzMhZo8zq1fHNgazH1j46mtgw9LY/s1600/IMG_0500.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4d0-_ccLheKIq7uR6rUX7wbGphaM4lfM3hZur14qSf37vEKXftbf7slJxmRL3AEwhZgf7TKSZUyp9O8OGrqqz9j4Ia3QdQc78lw3PpIfaoEa9yYoSzMhZo8zq1fHNgazH1j46mtgw9LY/s400/IMG_0500.JPG" /></a> </div>Meal idea: Ahi Tuna, Greek salad, Rice-a-Roni of brown rice and pasta.<br />Level: Advanced<div><br /></div><div><b>Greek Salad</b></div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>-Lettuce/ Fresh Spinach</div><div>-Pepperoncini</div><div>-Feta cheese crumbled</div><div>-Balsamic vinegar</div><div>-Chopped cucumber</div><div>-Chopped tomato</div><div>-Purple olives</div><div>-Dried oregano</div><div>-Salt and Pepper</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Mix all ingredients together.</div><div>2. Add balsamic vinegar and salt, pepper to taste.</div><div><br /><div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-2531143272535852422010-06-12T01:32:00.001-04:002010-06-12T01:32:35.804-04:00Shrimp Arugula Pasta<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKt2NulTXU5_6lHwpnoALVBVLEwXgzjT8zCDC0RBUHcGZUbq50t6Z-1v5uG6MU5nZFsFZS-frqgzZ422QQZGKL6gGW56t69uBtECqze_GJLZSCJsFVG6JitQplP6NAaF5WYf_zpw4iow/s1600/IMG_0496.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKt2NulTXU5_6lHwpnoALVBVLEwXgzjT8zCDC0RBUHcGZUbq50t6Z-1v5uG6MU5nZFsFZS-frqgzZ422QQZGKL6gGW56t69uBtECqze_GJLZSCJsFVG6JitQplP6NAaF5WYf_zpw4iow/s400/IMG_0496.JPG" /></a> </div>Level: Advanced<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-41709646361889224332010-06-12T01:32:00.000-04:002010-06-12T01:32:03.706-04:00Sweet Creamy Corn<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0VJ5fo-QT78CFTCIXGDVFk494FReUihH70rOXdkVLGJsgKttpSppjSl5_KjHlMjqy6AZwSWR8DhTlVZrYDW1O8hgqxhK1OAHuRrDrCuSizBYo0fmIcgUUQYtxeYshRaCaLbCSlKYOAU/s1600/IMG_0493.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW0VJ5fo-QT78CFTCIXGDVFk494FReUihH70rOXdkVLGJsgKttpSppjSl5_KjHlMjqy6AZwSWR8DhTlVZrYDW1O8hgqxhK1OAHuRrDrCuSizBYo0fmIcgUUQYtxeYshRaCaLbCSlKYOAU/s400/IMG_0493.JPG" /></a> </div>Meal idea: fish sticks, Rice-a-Roni rice, sweet creamy corn and spinash (of course).<br />Level: Beginner<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-90671897281027889242010-06-12T01:30:00.000-04:002010-06-12T01:30:32.839-04:00Veg Ground Meat with Sweet Potato<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bRJ3o-c3dF8nup4oidV3WizJzI7PyBlIHQ0i28aCN7F3GJpLdov8OY_0uWxpNPi3CUV822jE-PFkgymv5A5St1j5osAoVEbGSmdgqkXUtrhWeYE8B6NCWxLqTW3kpd99G77szr_OoKI/s1600/IMG_0490.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1bRJ3o-c3dF8nup4oidV3WizJzI7PyBlIHQ0i28aCN7F3GJpLdov8OY_0uWxpNPi3CUV822jE-PFkgymv5A5St1j5osAoVEbGSmdgqkXUtrhWeYE8B6NCWxLqTW3kpd99G77szr_OoKI/s400/IMG_0490.JPG" /></a> </div>Level: Intermediate<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-16297332619506210062010-06-12T01:28:00.001-04:002010-06-12T01:30:00.098-04:00Fried Radishes<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvkuHgnSovlcU6sTZiqpqW5HR5pNOmTDnFbAEGmIVHA17HsywY9MqEpT8B-vY6Fz-kmLuFzBIuTRrqE90tEvmrrnbmiUVukL44fb4uLdPyzRXy6KyA9CSLkjtVJW8TQ_ZVq4_h-ZkW34/s1600/IMG_0487.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCvkuHgnSovlcU6sTZiqpqW5HR5pNOmTDnFbAEGmIVHA17HsywY9MqEpT8B-vY6Fz-kmLuFzBIuTRrqE90tEvmrrnbmiUVukL44fb4uLdPyzRXy6KyA9CSLkjtVJW8TQ_ZVq4_h-ZkW34/s400/IMG_0487.JPG" /></a> </div>Level: Beginner<div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-8537045496882582322010-01-18T21:30:00.003-05:002010-01-18T22:09:24.729-05:00Allrecipes.com My Favorite!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb09GbpFldiIWKMuP8gdPfafDwrR6hKIyUTuv477C3euQ5bmTpymsMqp1f9EX2ZZqB24O_McMc9kXlkcwUgfV1VkSVlvvyhiwaV_6eAAGEdsQUR89fkni740ZkYW2EIVP1QZphjCEUtmI/s1600-h/all+recipes+com.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb09GbpFldiIWKMuP8gdPfafDwrR6hKIyUTuv477C3euQ5bmTpymsMqp1f9EX2ZZqB24O_McMc9kXlkcwUgfV1VkSVlvvyhiwaV_6eAAGEdsQUR89fkni740ZkYW2EIVP1QZphjCEUtmI/s400/all+recipes+com.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428272839201201554" /></a>This is my all-time favorite website for looking for recipes. You can type in a key word, or you can click on the link at the top that says "Ingredients" and look for recipes with the ingredients you have, and even ones that you don't want. But remember less, is more, the less keywords you put the more recipes your search will give you. Too specific might not give you any recipes at all. <div><br /></div><div>This website has other features if you're a member too, you can save the recipes you like in your "Recipes box", add pictures of your own; or even review the recipe. But my favorite part of all is being able to read the reviews, this part is available to you whether you are a member or not. Reading the reviews gives you great ideas on what worked for people in the recipe and what didn't, or even tricks that they used to make the whole cooking process much easier. Whenever reading the reviews however make sure you read more than one. There's no accounting for taste, so balance out a 5 star review with a 1 star review, because chances are you will want to know what both of these people had to say, even if they might not share your same tastes. <div><br /></div><div>Good luck, and happy cooking!</div></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-35158974494730953242010-01-17T21:08:00.004-05:002010-06-12T02:15:39.727-04:00Green Bean Pasta Bechamel with Arugula Salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3116GT8yLDENApVh304hfiEJi75uCdvNChJ8tB2IMb93iov09sZJAlHkoXc0byPepvtEj7DBqGegPSWpF6V2hKWejeTOxAsb1HHZ_qGWfoP3aYHEgoKVMqtx5KS4MjDMa8MqIa3cMsg/s1600-h/IMG_0483.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW3116GT8yLDENApVh304hfiEJi75uCdvNChJ8tB2IMb93iov09sZJAlHkoXc0byPepvtEj7DBqGegPSWpF6V2hKWejeTOxAsb1HHZ_qGWfoP3aYHEgoKVMqtx5KS4MjDMa8MqIa3cMsg/s400/IMG_0483.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427896222213800802" /></a>Level: Intermediate<div>Pasta Ingredients:</div><div>-Sauce</div><div>-Green Beans</div><div>-Shell Pasta (preferably whole wheat)</div><div>-Gouda</div><div><br /></div><div>Salad Ingredients:</div><div>-Arrugula</div><div>-Grape tomatoes</div><div>-Rice vinegar</div><div>-Salt and Pepper</div><div>-Olive oil</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Chop all arrugula.</div><div>2. Mix all ingredients together.</div><div><br /></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-87230049367014043222010-01-13T20:58:00.001-05:002010-01-13T21:16:56.347-05:00Our Lunch! (Doesn't that look fancy?)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWdGPQ3bAreb8hwfe7TFUyPLzcvuu67F4TmaZdQqV2HutnnlhYL6nChKSfrRqPfHx0YAhTH_PxqGe8ztM8mzy_AjL6gZD0cc1iex0uroMUcnuuXT0nAUJQOgNhCduxLJvuXDODNjf8ZY/s1600-h/IMG_0479.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWdGPQ3bAreb8hwfe7TFUyPLzcvuu67F4TmaZdQqV2HutnnlhYL6nChKSfrRqPfHx0YAhTH_PxqGe8ztM8mzy_AjL6gZD0cc1iex0uroMUcnuuXT0nAUJQOgNhCduxLJvuXDODNjf8ZY/s400/IMG_0479.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426409242802862546" /></a>Our lunch for tomorrow is composed of the following:<p></p><p>-Brown rice (left overs), with Parmesan and Romano cheese from Rice-a-Roni (left overs), with frozen peas (washed), and Parmesan cheese.</p><p>-Half a tomato basil veggie patty.</p><p>- Bread, alfalfa, and Ranch dip to make an alfalfa sandwich tomorrow. </p><p>-Grapes to dip into the left over ranch.</p><p>-And finally this little fruit called "Kumquats" which I tried at the local market and then proceeded to buy. They are citrus and you are supposed to roll them in your hand to release the sweetness from the skin. Then you eat them skin and all. Here's a link to a close up: <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Quinotos.jpg">http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/52/Quinotos.jpg</a> Oh yeah, and they are called Quinotos or naranja china in Spanish. Hmmm, go figure!</p>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-7456781723375554572010-01-13T20:56:00.001-05:002010-01-13T21:23:25.228-05:00Sauced Tofu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRIT7YqRP4AyH3OWCmetH3Rj1VxYOAKEnxa8osCubDw7xLwIdytlG_tfU0TZgbnLorPo3yxTgsJw5YKMwvUtEFeWRWZGh94HqKo3pzJpfWF5z-xBlTYiyYprgJK8moVj_upwWZ2tQczg/s1600-h/IMG_0476.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRIT7YqRP4AyH3OWCmetH3Rj1VxYOAKEnxa8osCubDw7xLwIdytlG_tfU0TZgbnLorPo3yxTgsJw5YKMwvUtEFeWRWZGh94HqKo3pzJpfWF5z-xBlTYiyYprgJK8moVj_upwWZ2tQczg/s400/IMG_0476.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426408794300807826" /></a><p></p><div>Level: Beginner</div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>-Tofu</div><div>-Asian sauce</div><div>-3 tbsp Vegetable oil</div><div>-Scallions (optional)</div><div>-Sesame seeds (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. In a non-stick pan add oil and slices of tofu. Fry for about 2 minutes.</div><div>2. Add favorite Asian sauce and continue flipping tofu until lightly fried (and you are scared to burn it. I know these are not the best instructions, but believe me, it was more like trying an error for us. Our sauce came in a frozen package and Vane couldn't stop laughing at how the blob of sauce looked in the pan, and how I had to struggle with it to rub it on the tofu. LOL.)</div><div><br /></div><div>For this meal we had left over Asian noodles which I made a ton of. :( Then we complimented the dish with alfalfa and tofu. The alfalfa might not have been the best combination, but the tofu was perfect and came out really good.</div><div><br /></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-51148062316933931782010-01-13T20:53:00.001-05:002010-01-13T21:30:44.493-05:00Asian Thread Noodles with Peanut Sauce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNBJFnQXawOg_LuGIZAJ_1Z-8tCWF5r-1tE8QScLhb2VlDQizXHwytgkyCaRuLFIVGQ2FDNfXkqrrlUYpxpX0XqCmEKD-vaFgLrrxqeYpMpKMbrkZYf5GuPk7eBN7aN8cg18YDuHQcTg/s1600-h/IMG_0472.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRNBJFnQXawOg_LuGIZAJ_1Z-8tCWF5r-1tE8QScLhb2VlDQizXHwytgkyCaRuLFIVGQ2FDNfXkqrrlUYpxpX0XqCmEKD-vaFgLrrxqeYpMpKMbrkZYf5GuPk7eBN7aN8cg18YDuHQcTg/s400/IMG_0472.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426407942390357250" /></a><div>Level: Beginner</div><div>Ingredients:</div><div>-1/2 package of rice thread noodles</div><div>-1/2-1 bottle of Asian peanut sauce</div><div>-Soy sauce</div><div>-Frozen peas and frozen peppers stir-fry or frozen vegetable stir-fry</div><div>-Vegetable oil / sesame oil is best</div><div>-Peanuts (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>I was trying to do this recipe based on something I ate that our friend Danny-Lu made. But I didn't really know the recipe so it was sort of improvised.</div><div><br /></div><div>Directions:</div><div>1. Stir-fry the vegetables with a little bit of oil and a little bit of sauce just for taste.</div><div>2. Cook the noodles in boiling water. They only take a few minutes to cook so take them out fast. Look at the package for instructions (I had to drain them in a piece of cloth because my strainer's holes were to large.) Make sure to add a little bit of oil or sauce right away or they will all clump up into a big mess.</div><div>3. In a separate large bowl, mix the vegetables with the noodles and add the peanut sauce. Add soy sauce to taste.</div><div><br /></div><div>(In this sample I used the whole package and then some, which turned out too be waaaayyy too much. Don't make the same mistake. Good luck!)</div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-62322703449590717212010-01-12T23:33:00.000-05:002010-01-12T23:34:16.621-05:00Vegetarian Chilli<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYwY00Wr3bGXdN31Gr3q2DAuGffU3phQA4yoHftcxvgxYL_s6YHQQRBIgNOfHoZqVInT1v4KEAa7EGD75qLbb2rWHDs3mGBR4u504PETXOIjpIELHy4qnPGz0pMdrOQWraSvQF-lqgjo/s1600-h/IMG_0030.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGYwY00Wr3bGXdN31Gr3q2DAuGffU3phQA4yoHftcxvgxYL_s6YHQQRBIgNOfHoZqVInT1v4KEAa7EGD75qLbb2rWHDs3mGBR4u504PETXOIjpIELHy4qnPGz0pMdrOQWraSvQF-lqgjo/s400/IMG_0030.JPG" /></a> </div>Level: Challenging<br />Ingredients: *To be filled by Mauro<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-66116148428218515172010-01-07T22:40:00.001-05:002010-01-07T22:41:29.896-05:00Meal Idea #2<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-M1y9d7UmMXtJ5m1iB3wFGo5iW6wEy_1Q0D8_U6beEoPKI07bz6Gm-wQs7xbCkOsjcF20l-eda62uJbsu2AsqPCVI4S-URlzMewdQfnj8d_6nkwsyaIDGYGKX0LXdAS539BA_pXBrpM/s1600-h/IMG_0441.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1-M1y9d7UmMXtJ5m1iB3wFGo5iW6wEy_1Q0D8_U6beEoPKI07bz6Gm-wQs7xbCkOsjcF20l-eda62uJbsu2AsqPCVI4S-URlzMewdQfnj8d_6nkwsyaIDGYGKX0LXdAS539BA_pXBrpM/s400/IMG_0441.JPG" /></a> </div>Yes, today we went all out!<br />Dishes:<br />-Squash cream soup (squash, broth, butter, milk, salt/pepper, parsley, pinch of Complete seasoning)<br />-Veggie patty with egg on top (patty seasoned with soy sauce, egg with paprika and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Parmesan</span>; all in butter)<br />-Whole grain rice<br />-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Arugula</span> with balsamic vinegar (we bought the fresh <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">arugula</span> at the farmer's market for $2!!!)<div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-37358661883873010792010-01-07T22:35:00.001-05:002010-01-07T22:41:15.596-05:00Meal Idea #1<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1wAGi49mfeL_leRI6yIKXVpSdlwuABSoIT8ZOha1wqJofH8ZUlNDTFl4C8JHJq1XexUTMXcEgJ5cP-FoWmf1_4k9ZpLlAtSPU-2qa2RlcJNp291WUhu4fJgdDVUVmlsyVXSq19mBHA/s1600-h/IMG_0437.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1wAGi49mfeL_leRI6yIKXVpSdlwuABSoIT8ZOha1wqJofH8ZUlNDTFl4C8JHJq1XexUTMXcEgJ5cP-FoWmf1_4k9ZpLlAtSPU-2qa2RlcJNp291WUhu4fJgdDVUVmlsyVXSq19mBHA/s400/IMG_0437.JPG" /></a> </div>Doesn't this dinner look great?!<br />Dishes:<br />-Fish sticks (with a wonderful sauce I bought at my local farmer's market)<br />-Green beans (garlic, butter, salt/pepper, cooking wine)<br />-Whole grain rice<br />-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Arugula</span> with tomato (dressing: olive oil, salt, lemon, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Parmesan</span> cheese)<div style="clear:both; text-align:CENTER"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518562127929861547.post-11945659598316081602009-11-11T19:41:00.000-05:002009-11-11T19:41:52.909-05:00Sweet potato slaw<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLh4niChutSf7h8tTk7-6FQK8_bmbnGVDmNYBEAXa7cwF4lVQaLkyOwc77t83Gqw3hUc2oEKAGEYBwEp363gl398Oy3ePHiszcPxKuFBGxbZuFipkdrbeOfrr5aoyIuv36S78d-7Rt1w/s1600-h/IMG_0281.JPG"><img border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoLh4niChutSf7h8tTk7-6FQK8_bmbnGVDmNYBEAXa7cwF4lVQaLkyOwc77t83Gqw3hUc2oEKAGEYBwEp363gl398Oy3ePHiszcPxKuFBGxbZuFipkdrbeOfrr5aoyIuv36S78d-7Rt1w/s400/IMG_0281.JPG" /></a> </div>Level: Beginner<br />Ingredients and directions:<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-Potato-Slaw/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Sweet-Potato-Slaw/Detail.aspx</a><br /><br />**This was amazing and it felt so healthy. I didn't add the sour cream and I substituted walnuts for the pecans. I made the whole recipe with one medium-large sweet potato. I don't even like sweet potatoes that much, but in this recipe they tasted more like how you would expect from carrots (since it was raw). Give it a try, you will be gladly surprised!<div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Carolina :o)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07537934198999737805noreply@blogger.com0