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Good morning and welcome to your Wednesday edition of A to Z Recipes
Newsletter. As you read this, I'll be nowhere near my computer because I am away attending a school for work. With any luck, this was delivered to your inbox, and you didn't have to visit the a2z web site to retrieve it.
We are in the final stages of planning our GNWE trip scheduled for August 12 - 19 in
Washington State and Vancouver,
BC. Most of our stay will be between Bellingham, WA and
Vancouver, BC. We're having dinner together in
Bellingham on Wednesday evening, August 13th. We will be in
Seattle on Friday, August 15th and will be having lunch there. If you are interested in meeting, please let me know. Our big soiree is scheduled on Saturday, August 16th in
North Vancouver, where Bill Anatooskin has orchestrated a fabulous brunch at
Cheers. If you'd like more information about the
GNWE, visit the web page here:
Great Northwestern Escape. There is an email link at the end of that page if you'd like to contact me. There is
no charge for attending other than to pay for your own meal. We don't charge for
anything at A to Z Recipes... and never will!
Take a look at the Monthly Theme section and read about our current theme topic:
Camping Recipes. Just about everyone has gone camping so share with us your recipes... even if you only have one that you truly enjoy. Please share it with us for the
Monthly Theme issue.
It takes more than just Monthly Theme recipes to keep this newsletter going. We need recipes for regular issues, like this one. Why there's about
50 recipes in this issue alone. Visit the Monthly Theme - Recipe Submission section for details and links to be used. Thanks!
It is true that it took some extra-duty effort to get this issue out in time. But, you know what? Look at who did all the sharing for you:
Jim D., WA State
Mary H., Montreal, Canada
Marilyn, Canton, OH
Ann, FL
Patricia, Charlevoix, MI
Anita, Battle Ground, WA
Brenda, AL
Treva, NC
Mary S., Nashville, TN
Larry Holmes, Toronto, Canada
Marty B., Tell City, IN
Shirley, WA State
Jean, Syracuse, NY
Johnny, LA
Linda H., Rosharon, TX
Aafrin, Pune, India
Leasa, IA
Dorie, IL
We'll see you here again on Sunday, God willing.
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Free Rice
Shared by Mary H., Montreal, Canada
There is a wonderful new site which was begun in October 2007. It is called Free
Rice. By clicking on the site, you play a little game of word definitions and for every correct answer, twenty grains of rice are donated to the poor by sponsors mentioned below the words. It is at no cost to you and the site is perfectly legitimate. Participate and improve your vocabulary at the same time! If you get a wrong answer, you are not penalized, you just try again with the next word. Here is the site:
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My mind is like a parachute ... it functions only when open.
Shared by Jim D., WA State
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Shared by Mary H., Montreal, Canada
It's magic and it's free
It's not in a prescription
It's not in an IV.
It punctuates our laughter,
It sparkles in our tears,
It simmers under sorrows,
And dissipates our fears.
Do you know what Hope is?
It's reaching past today,
It's dreaming of tomorrow,
It's trying a new way,
It's rumors of a breakthrough,
It's whispers of a cure,
A rollercoaster ride
Of remedies, unsure.
Do you know what Hope is?
It's candy for the soul,
It's perfume for the spirit,
To share it, makes you Whole.
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Jelly/Salad Dressing Tip
Shared by Marilyn, Canton, OH
Transfer your jelly to a small plastic squeeze bottle--no more messy, sticky jars or knives! This also works well for homemade salad dressing! It's also easier for kids!
Cleaning White Plastic Chairs
Shared by Marilyn, Canton, OH
Mix together:
3/4 cup household bleach with
1 Tbsp. liquid laundry detergent and
1 gallon warm water.
Put on rubber gloves and scrub with a sponge.
Let solution remain on the chair for about 10 minutes. Rinse well.
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The Monthly Theme topic is: Camping Recipes
Yes, folks. We're going camping! We're looking for recipes suitable for camping, cooking out, and away from your home kitchen. Dutch oven recipes come to mind, as do
meals that can be prepared over an open fire. Of course, we've got some folks who own campers and RV's, but we're truly looking for recipes that are best cooked in the great outdoors. When I was first introduced to camping, I was so worried that my (then) new hubby would want my usual fancy fare, that I slaved over a hot stove for days to prepare foods, then placed them in
sealable pouches which we could heat in a pot of hot water. I sure missed out on the fun until I
wised up (and grew up!) and figured out how much fun it is to cook on an open pit, and enjoy the great outdoors. How about it fellow campers? Show us your stuff! Please - read the information below to ensure your recipes are suitable for submission. Oh, also... bring the insect
repellent -
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Note: There are still some readers who routinely send in an email that says "do this... do that" and call it a recipe submission. I have graciously put it all in recipe format and made you a hero. PLEASE provide a recipe, i.e.: Title, Ingredients, Procedure, along with your name and location. You'll be an even bigger hero in my eyes! Please share your favorite recipes in this month's theme topic of
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Shared by Ann, FL
-My husband and I divorced over religious differences. He thought he was God, and I didn't.
-The woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed way too qualified for the job. 'Look Miss,' said the foreman, 'have you any actual experience in picking lemons?' 'Well, as a matter if fact, yes!' she replied.? 'I've been divorced three times.'
-I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries. Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, 'So which six items would you like to buy?' Wouldn't it be great if that happened more often?
-Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbor and his wife were told there would be a 45-minute wait for a table. 'Young man, we're both 90 years old,' the husband said. 'We may not have 45 minutes.' They were seated immediately.
-The reason congressmen try so hard to get re-elected is that they would hate to have to make a living under the laws they've passed.
-All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and the waiting groom; the bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly. As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.
-Three friends from the local congregation were asked, 'When you're in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?' Artie said: 'I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.' Eugene commented: 'I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people's lives.' Al said: 'I'd like them to say, 'Look, he's moving!'
-Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God. Looking up, he asks the Lord... 'God, what does a million years mean to you?' The Lord replies, 'A minute.' Smith asks, 'And what does a million dollars mean to you?' The Lord replies, 'A penny' Smith asks, 'Can I have a penny?' The Lord replies, 'In a minute.'
-John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully. 'Give me one last request, dear,' he said. 'Of course, John ,' his wife said softly. 'Six months after I die,' he said, 'I want you to marry Bob.' 'But I thought you hated Bob,' she said. With his last breath John said, 'I do!'
-A man goes to see the Rabbi. 'Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it.' The Rabbi asked, 'What's wrong?' The man replied, 'My wife is poisoning me.' The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, 'How can that be?' The man then pleads, 'I'm telling you, I'm certain she's poisoning me, what should I do?' The Rabbi then offers, 'Tell you what. Let me talk to her, I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know.' A week later the Rabbi calls the man and says, 'Well, I spoke to your wife. I spoke to her on the phone for three hours. You want my advice?' The man said yes and the Rabbi replied, 'Take the poison.'
Shared by Jim D., WA State
A husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart's and the husband picks up a case of Budweiser and put it in their shopping cart.
"What do you think you're doing?" asks the wife.
"They're on sale, only $10 for 24 cans," he replies.
"Put them back, we can't afford them," demands the wife. So he does and they carry on shopping.
A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream and put it in the shopping cart.
"What do you think you're doing?" asks the husband.
"Its my face cream. It makes me look beautiful," replies the wife.
Her husband retorts: "So does 24 cans of Budweiser and its half the price."
Shared by Patricia, Charlevoix, MI
A Texan, a Russian and a New Yorker go into a restaurant in London. The waiter says, "Excuse me, but if you wanted the steak you might not get one as there is a shortage."
The Texan said, "What's a shortage?"
The Russian said, "What's a steak?"
The New Yorker said, "What's excuse me?"
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1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup flour
1-1/2 cups curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
dash ground pepper
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup lowfat milk
12 oz. cooked, diced chicken or turkey
6 Washington russet potatoes, hot (baked)
1.Sauté celery and onion in oil until crisp-tender. Add flour curry powder, salt and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Slowly add broth until a smooth paste forms. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and smooth. Add chicken or turkey; heat thoroughly.
2.Cut or pierce tops of potatoes lengthwise, squeeze ends and push toward center. Spoon sauce over potatoes.
Variation: Add 1/2 cup raisins, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Analysis (Per Serving)
Calories 422
Protein 28 g
Fat 5.8 g
% Calories from fat 13%
Carbohydrates 66.6 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Fiber 6.2 g
Sodium 547 mg
Source: Washington State Potato Commission
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~Shared by Anita, Battle Ground, WA
I am not a big fan of curry, but I had some fresh nectarines that had to be used up, so I tried this recipe. It was just right for me, but my daughter thought it could have used more curry paste. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars and would give it 5 stars if I liked curry better.
"If you like Thai food, you'll love this recipe. Here's a wonderful recipe for chicken with an authentic Thai curry flavor. The spiciness is balanced nicely by sweet peaches."
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lbs.) (I used chicken tenders)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 large onion, thinly sliced
1 clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste (for a hot curry, add 1/2 to one teaspoon more)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 15 oz. can peach slices ( I used 2 cups sliced fresh nectarines)
1 cup snow peas
1 small red pepper, thinly sliced
3 1/2 cups green onions, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Cooked rice
Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken into 3/4-inch cubes; reserve.
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and the garlic and cook until the chicken is golden-brown and almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add the red curry paste, sugar, fish sauce, lime peel and coconut milk and stir until well mixed. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, drain the peaches and then add snow peas, red pepper and peaches to onion mixture. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with green onions, basil and cilantro and serve with rice.
Source: California Cling Peach Board
~Shared by Brenda, AL
I have made Chocolate No Bake Cookies for years and was poking around and found this one and changed it around so it isn't anyone's recipe.
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk (do not dilute)
1/2 cup butter (I only use real butter to cook with)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup golden raisins (I added this)
1 teaspoon cinnamon (I added this)
1 cup peanut butter (I used smooth)
2 3/4 cups dry oatmeal
Add sugar, milk and butter to heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil stirring continually. After it comes to a boil cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients,
Drop by spoonfuls (I used an ice cream scoop) on wax paper lined cookie sheets. Put in fridge and chill until set.
Crock Pot Method
~Shared by Treva, NC
Mix all of these ingredients together in the crock pot.
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2 cups water
1 package dry Chili Seasoning Mix
In a skillet, brown these ingredients and add to the crock pot mixture. Stir.
1 pound ground turkey, or beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
Add all of these to the mixture in the crock pot. Stir.
1 can chili con carne
1 can stewed, diced tomatoes
2 cups salsa, medium or hot strength
1 can diced Ortega chiles
1 can yellow corn, drained
1 small can sliced black olives
1 green bell peppers, diced
Cover. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour, then LOW for 3 hours. Stir every 30 minutes.
Circle the top with cheddar cheese and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Alternate method:
Bake this covered at 350 degrees for one hour. Uncover. Top with cheese, bake more 10 minutes.
~Shared by Mary S., Nashville, TN
2 pounds snapper fillets
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup onion -- finely minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Place fillets in a baking dish and sprinkle with dill weed. Mix the sour cream, seafood seasoning, and pepper together and use a rubber scraper to "frost" the mixture over the fillets. Sprinkle with the chopped onion and the grated Cheddar cheese. Bake at 400º degrees until lightly browned and the fish flakes easily with a fork when tested in the center.
Microwave version: Prepare as above, cover and cook in the microwave on high for 8 minutes. Test and continue to cook until the fish flakes easily. Brown in the oven (lightly).
Serves 6.
~Shared by Larry Holmes, Toronto, Canada
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
4 slices egg bread, or French bread, 1 inch thick, crust removed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
confectioner's sugar
syrup or jam
In a small bowl, combine butter milk, eggs, salt and nutmeg until well blended. Pour into shallow dish that will hold bread slices in 1 layer. Place bread slices in dish, pushing down slightly on bread to absorb egg mixture and then turn bread over. Allow to rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours.
In large skillet, heat butter and oil until foamy. Cook bread slices over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown on each side. Serve sprinkled with confectioner's sugar and pass the jam or syrup.
Serves 4 for a light breakfast or 2 for a heartier one.
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 & 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup half and half
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1 &1/2 cup pecan halves
Combine sugar, half and half and salt in a deep 3 quart casserole; mix well. Stir in butter. Microwave on High for 7 to 9-1/2 minutes or until mixture reaches soft ball stage (235 degrees), stirring once. Stir in pecans; cool about 1 minute. Beat by hand until mixture is creamy and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Drop by tablespoon on wax paper. Let stand until firm.
~Shared by Marty B., Tell City, IN
3 qts. popped popcorn (about 1/2 c. unpopped)
1 1/2 c. peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 c. peanut butter
1 ts. vanilla
Combine popcorn and peanuts in a large roasting pan. Keep warm in a 250* oven. Butter the sides of a heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Combine sugar, honey and corn syrup in the pan. Bring mixture to a boil stirring constantly. Boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Immediately pour over the popcorn, peanut mixture, stirring to coat well. Cool and break into bite sized pieces.
~Shared by Shirley, WA State
This recipe compiled from Fred Meyer's over 30 years.
In large kettle put:
2 cups ground cucumber (deseeded)
4 c. sugar
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
2 Tbl. grated lime peel
Bring to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute. Add 1/2 bottle Certo pectin.
Return to a rolling boil and boil 1/2 minute. Skim or add 1 tsp. butter, pour into
sterilized 1/2 pt. jars and seal.
~Shared by Treva, NC
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup honey
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 & 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 & 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 medium Empire or Cortland apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 medium Empire or Cortland apple, peeled, cored and sliced into 24 thin crescents
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease 24 muffin tins or line them with paper muffin cups. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, honey, oil and 1 cup of sugar. In another bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir the flour mixture and the diced apples into the egg-honey mixture just until mixture moistened and smooth. Do not over- stir. Divide mixture evenly into 24 muffin tins. In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons sugar. Add apple slices and gently toss to coat. Place an apple slice on the top of each muffin. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Makes 24 muffins.
~Shared by Jean, Syracuse, NY
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1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4 -inch dice
2 small leeks, white part only, cut into 1/4 -inch dice
2/3 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons minced chives
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until barely tender, about 2 minutes. Add the leeks and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. Drain the potatoes and leeks and cool under running water. Drain again and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
In a medium bowl, whisk the creme fraiche with the sherry vinegar and chives and season with salt and white pepper. Fold in the potatoes and leeks and serve.
To make ahead: The potato salad can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Yield: 6 servings
~Shared by Johnny, LA
Shari Saslaw, Cary, NC, Manly Man Chili Cook-Off
2 pounds chuck steak or buffalo meat, cut into small cubes
1 pound ground chuck
1/4 cup olive oil
2 14 1/2 oz cans of peeled whole tomatoes [hand crushed with juice added]
2 medium chopped yellow onions
4 cloves fresh minced garlic
2 ears of corn, kernels scraped off
or 1 box frozen white corn
2 cans chopped green chiles
1 can of red kidney beans
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Firewater [can be pureed in a blender or added straight to the pot if you chop the jalapeno & poblano chiles]
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup of gin [Vodka]
1 can poblano chiles in adobo sauce
3 fresh jalapenos
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Heat a large pot on medium high heat. Add 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 of meat. Brown on all sides remove or push to side, then add remaining meat. Add next 6 ingredients. Stir. Mix seasonings in, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add Firewater and cover. Cook for 1 and 1/2 hours on medium low heat till meat is tender, stirring occasionally. I recommend for thicker Chili add a slurry of masa harina [2 tablespoons of masa harina mixed with 1/4 cup cold water, or 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water], and turn heat up, cook and stir till chili is thickened, a few minutes.
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 can refried beans
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package hot roll mix
1 can crushed Italian tomatoes
2 cups Monterey jack cheese -- shred
1 cup cheddar cheese -- shredded
butter -- melted
cup guacamole
Heat large skillet over medium heat until hot. Crumble pork sausage and ground beef into skillet. Cook, stirring to separate meat, until no pink remains. Drain off fat. Add beans, cumin, and garlic powder; heat through. Oil two baking sheets. Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare hot roll mix. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Form each piece into a ball. On lightly floured surface roll each ball into 7 inch circle. Place on prepared baking sheets. Spread 1/2 cup meat mix on 1/2 of each dough circle to within 1/2 inch form edge. Layer each calzone with 2 Tbsp. crushed tomatoes, 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 2 Tbsp. cheddar. Moisten edges of dough with water and fold over to enclose filling. Press edges firmly together with fork. Brush with melted butter. Cut slit in each calzone to allow steam to escape. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve with guacamole, if desired.
Serves 8.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 373 Calories; 25g Fat (60.0% calories from fat); 19g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 61mg Cholesterol; 546mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
~Shared by Patricia, Charlevoix, MI
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar packed
2 cups brown sugar packed (not a typo)
4 eggs
2 cups sifted flour
1/4 cup all purpose flour (not a typo)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1 6 oz bag chocolate bits
1 cup walnuts chopped coarsely
Cream butter and 2/3 cup brown sugar. Add 2 eggs, 2 cups flour and mix until crumbly. Pat into two 8 inch square baking pans. Beat remaining 2 eggs until light and then beat in the two cups of brown sugar. Mix in the 1/4 cup of flour and baking powder. Add vanilla, chocolate bits and walnuts and spread over butter mixture. Bake at 375 deg for 25 minutes or until golden brown
~Shared by Linda H., Rosharon, TX
Dressing Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
Salad Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
1 large (2 1/2 cups) jicama, peeled, cubed 1/2-inch
12 radishes, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions
1 cup (4 ounces) pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Combine all dressing ingredients in small bowl with wire whisk. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Combine all salad ingredients in large serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss until well coated.
Makes 8 (1 1/4-cup) servings.
Source: The Daily Recipe
~Shared by Treva, NC
Cake Ingredients:
1 cup butter
3 eggs
2 & 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin (canned)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
Filling Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/3 tsp. salt
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 Tbsp. corn starch
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Filling Directions:
In mixing bowl, beat ingredients together until smooth. Set aside. Prepare cake batter.
Cake Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy add eggs, beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix in pumpkin and sour cream. Blend thoroughly until smooth. Pour half of batter into a buttered 9 x 13 inch inch glass baking dish.
Add the filling mix. Spreading batter evenly in the dish. Add remaining batter and lightly swirl into filling. Bake for 50 -55 minutes Allow to cool, cut and serve
~Shared by Jim D., WA State
Serves 4 to 8
1/4 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, coarsely ground
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons red chile flakes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon fine sea salt
4 slabs back ribs, about 3 pounds each
Special equipment: disposable aluminum turkey roasting pan
1. Make the rub: Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Divide the mixture in half. Put half of the rub in a spice (coffee) grinder or mortar and pestle and grind the spices to a medium consistency. Mix that with the reserved spice rub. (This will make a rub that is easily absorbed by the meat during "rubbing" and still has texture.) Set aside.
2. Make the mop: Mix 1 tablespoon of the dry rub with the apple juice, water, and salt until the salt is dissolved. Set aside.
3. Build a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill, setting up the grill for indirect heat.
4. Remove the silver skin from the back of the ribs, if desired. Sprinkle the ribs liberally with the spice rub and let sit, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Place an aluminum pan on top of the cooking grate.
5. Arrange the ribs on a rib rack. Place the ribs in the aluminum pan on the center of the cooking grate over indirect medium-low heat. Pour 1 cup of the apple juice mop into the drip pan.
6. Grill covered (at about 325°F, if your grill has a thermometer) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the meat is tender and has pulled back from the ends of the rib bones.
7. Leave ribs untended for the first 30 minutes—this means no peeking. Then, using the apple juice mixture, baste or "mop" the ribs every 20 minutes, adding a little more apple juice mop (about 1/4 cup) to the drip pan each time. You will do this twice. When the mop is gone and the juices have accumulated in the drip pan, baste the ribs with the drippings one more time. If the ribs start to burn on the edges, stack them on top of one another in the very center of the foil pan and lower the heat slightly.
8. About 10 minutes before the ribs are done, remove them from the pan and place them on the cooking grate over indirect heat to finish browning and crisp the surface crust. (If your ribs are already crispy and have a caramelized crust on the outside, this last step may not be necessary.)
9. Meanwhile, pour the pan drippings through a fine sieve or fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan and bring to a boil, adding any leftover apple juice mop. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
10. Remove the ribs from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes before cutting into individual or 2 to 3 rib portions. Serve the ribs with warm drippings on the side.
Source: Adapted from Taming the Flame by Elizabeth Karmel.
~Shared by Aafrin, Pune, India
28 gms = 1 oz
568 ml = 1 pt
2.25 lbs = 1 kg
3 oz mustard seed (84gms)
8 oz Green ginger (224 gms)
1 pt Malt vinegar (568ml)
4 oz garlic (112gms)
2 oz green (hot) chilies (56gms)
4 lbs tomatoes (2kg)
1 pt mustard oil, can use cheap olive oil (568ml)
1 oz turmeric (28 gms)
3 oz cumin powder (84 gms)
2 oz chile powder (56 gms)
1 lb sugar (0.5kg)
2-3 oz salt (56-84 gms)
Grind mustard seed to a powder (an old electric coffee grinder is best). Scrape ginger, grate and chop it finely and grind it in vinegar. Cut garlic very finely. Cut green chilies in half lengthwise. Finely chop tomatoes.
Heat oil till smoky, then cool slightly. Over a low heat, add spices until raw smell disappears. Add tomatoes, rest of vinegar, sugar, salt and cook on a slow heat (simmer) until the oil floats on the top. Cool mixture and bottle. Place plastic wrap or similar over top and screw on lid.
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 pkg. chocolate almond bark
1 & 1/2 tsp. mint extract
1 box Ritz crackers or Ritz Bits
Melt chocolate almond bark according to package directions. Add mint extract and stir very well. Dip crackers and place on waxed paper to dry.
(another version)
~Shared by Leasa, IA
1 lb lean ground beef
2 onions, sliced
4 green peppers, or a combo of red and green, sliced into rings
1 clove garlic, chopped (jar is fine)
2 T chili powder
1 t salt
1 t pepper
1 - 14.5 oz can chopped tomatoes
3/4 C raw rice
Cook beef, drain. Add onions, peppers, garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook until veggies begin to get tender, stirring frequently to break up beef. Add tomatoes and rice. Place in buttered 2 quart casserole dish, cover. Bake at 350° for 40
minutes, or until rice is cooked, stirring once or twice.
**During the last 5 minutes, I uncovered and sprinkled grated cheddar on top. Yum!
Serve with beer biscuits - recipe follows.
Source: Chef2Chef
~Shared by Leasa, IA
3 C Bisquick
1 t sugar
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 C room temp beer
Mix all together and spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake 15 minutes at 425°.
Makes 12 biscuits.
Source: busymomsrecipes.com
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 pkg. (1 lb.) creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 gal. peppermint stick, party mint or mint chip ice cream, softened
1 container (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
2 cups sugar
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press mixture firmly in bottom of ungreased rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.
Stir together ice cream and 2 cups of the whipped topping; spoon evenly onto chocolate cookie crust. Freeze about 3 hours or until firm.
Meanwhile, melt butter and chocolate in 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. (Substitute 3 cups of prepared hot fudge sauce and omit baking chocolate). Stir in sugar; gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly! Cook and stir 5 minutes or until slightly thickened; stir in vanilla. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Pour 2 cups of chocolate sauce evenly over ice cream. Freeze at least 8 hours but no longer than 2 weeks.
Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.
Reheat reserved sauce until just warm.
To serve, cut into 5 rows by 3 rows. Top with sauce and remaining whipped topping; sprinkle with crushed candies.
Makes 15 servings.
(Family favorite)
~Shared by Dorie, IL
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30 oz. frozen hash browns
1 1/2 C. butter
1 pint half & half
1 lb. Velveeta
1 pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
Melt butter & cheese. Add half & half. Pour mixture over potatoes. Let sit 1 hour at room temp. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes in 9x13 baking dish.
~Shared by Mary S., Nashville, TN
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 cans (16 ounces each) apricot halves in light syrup, drained
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup canned almond paste
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Preparation Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 40 minutes
Heat the oven to 350° F.
Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cook until melted and mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the apricots cut-side up on top of the sugar, covering as much of the surface as possible. Set aside.
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat the remaining 6 tablespoons of butter with the granulated sugar and almond paste with an electric mixer until fluffy . Beat in the eggs one at a time until incorporated. Beat in the milk, lemon peel, vanilla, and almond extract. With the mixer on low speed, blend in the dry ingredients. Pour batter over fruit in the skillet.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched. Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes. To unmold, run a knife around the edge; place a large plate or platter over the skillet. Holding the plate and skillet tightly together (be careful, the pan and juices are hot), flip them over so the skillet is on top. The cake will fall onto plate; remove the pan. If any of the fruit is stuck to the bottom of the pan lift it carefully with a spatula and place it in the bare spot on the cake. Cover with a platter and invert.
Servings: 10
~Shared by Treva, NC
A marriage of fennel and cranberry-flecked whole-grain rice is a welcome alternative to traditional bread stuffing. Make the day before and reheat in the oven or microwave when ready to serve.
Yields: 11 Cups
Cook Time: 1½ Hours
Total Time: 2 hours
2 tablespoons Private Selection Extra Virgin olive oil
3 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch dice
2 medium fennel bulbs, cored and cut into ¼-inch dice
2 celery stalks, cut into ¼-inch dice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups long-grain brown rice
1 can (14 ½ ounces) College Inn chicken broth
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon McCormick dried thyme
¼ teaspoon McCormick coarsely ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Add carrots, fennel, celery, and onion, and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring frequently.
2. Stir in rice, chicken broth, cranberries, salt, thyme, pepper, and 4 ¼ cups water. Cover and heat to boiling. Pour rice mixture into 13-by 9-inch glass baking dish; cover with foil and bake 1 hour 15 minutes or until liquid evaporates and rice is tender.
~Shared by Larry Holmes, Toronto, Canada
This is delicious roasted in the oven and served hot, warm or cold. Or barbecue the roast on a spit or over a drip pan in the covered barbecue. Be sure to baste it often
.5 pounds boneless beef rump roast
1 can or bottle beer
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion sliced
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse cracked pepper
dark rye or pumpernickel bread
tangy tomato sauce (recipe follows)
Place roast in a heavy plastic bag and set in a bowl. Add beer,. garlic and onion. Close bag tightly around the roast and fasten with twist tie. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 12 hours or overnight, turning 2 or 3 times.
Next day, remove roast from bag and place on rack in roasting pan. Strain marinade. Measure 1/2 cup marinade, blend in oil and reserve for basting.
Combine flour, salt and pepper; rub over roast/ Insert meat thermometer into thickest part of roast. Cook in 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until roast registers 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for rare, 150 F (70 C) for medium or 160 F (75 C) for well done. Baste roast every 10 or 15 minutes with oil-beer marinade.
Let roast stand for 20 to 30 minutes before slicing. Serve on rye brad with Tangy Tomato Sauce spoon over.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
~Shared by Jean, Syracuse, NY
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Serves: 8
Ready in: 30-60 minutes
1 1/4 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi sweet chocolate morsels, melted
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Sweetened whipped cream
Chocolate syrup
***Garnishes: ***
maraschino cherries with stems
mint sprigs
Combine chocolate crumbs and 1/3 cup melted butter; firmly press mixture on bottom and sides of a 9 inch tart pan or pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8
minutes. Cream 1/2 cup butter; gradually add brown sugar, beat at medium speed of electric mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate and next 4 ingredients. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 25
minutes; cool completely on a wire rack. Before serving, pipe sweetened whipped cream on top of each serving and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Garnish, if desired.
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 bag (12 oz.) Nestle semi sweet chocolate chips
1 can Condensed sweetened milk
1 t vanilla (or any flavoring of your choice)
Put chips in microwave safe dish. Nuke on high for 30-45 seconds, or until melted. The chips may still look like they are not melted, but you need to stir until they are all melted. Do not over melt. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and flavoring. Stir until well blended. Place in fridge until firm, about 3 hours. Remove teaspoon amount and roll into ball. After rolling into ball, roll in powdered sugar, sprinkles, nuts, etc. Use your imagination. I place them in the miniature muffin cups. Place in plastic containers with firm fitting lids. Must be refrigerated.
~Shared by Johnny, LA
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
4 Tablespoons melted butter
4 Tablespoons water
1/2 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz. box)
4 cups bread flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped Texas pecans
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
3 Tablespoons real maple syrup
Place all ingredients in your machine in order recommended by your machines manufacturer. Place the pan in your machine. Select the dough cycle and press start. When cycle is finished, remove the dough, knead enough to punch down and roll to 17X10. Combine the first three filling ingredients (butter, brown sugar, cinnamon) and mix well. Heat in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it spread able. Spread over rolled out dough with rubber spatula. Get as close to the edges as possible. Sprinkle pecans or raisins over dough. Starting with the widest end, roll the dough into tight log. Cut into 12-1" slices. Place in a lightly greased baking dish with sides. Put in warm draft free place and allow them to raise until double (I turn my oven on warm and place them inside. When the temperature light goes off, turn off the oven. I let them rise 20-30 minutes this way. Take out to heat oven to baking temperature.) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. When the rolls are done, top with frosting of your choice. Note: for a real treat - replace the raisins in the filling with chopped dried cherries, blueberries or strawberries. When doing the frosting, add 1 or 2 Tablespoons of matching fruit jam.
Yield: a full 9X13 pan.
~Shared by Patricia, Charlevoix, MI
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mayonnaise (do not substitute with reduced fat or fat free)
1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni
1 4-ounce can mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 6-ounce can ripe olives, drained and chopped
1 cup chopped stuffed olives
Crackers, bread sticks or French bread
In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to an 11x7x2-inch baking dish which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and lightly browned.
Serve with crackers, bread sticks and/or French bread.
~Shared by Treva, NC
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine-softened
1 pound Dipping Chocolate or powdered sugar
In a mixing bowl stir together powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, and butter till well combined. Shape candy into 1-inch balls; place the balls on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Let the balls stand about 20 minutes or til dry. Melt the dipping chocolate, dip the balls and let stand to dry or roll in powdered sugar. Store tightly covered in a cool, dry place.
~Shared by Linda H., Rosharon, TX
Makes: 12 servings
Lois Ann Groves Bake-Off® Contest 27, 1976
½ cup butter (do not use margarine)
½ cup chopped nuts
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 (8-oz.) cans Pillsbury® Refrigerated Crescent Dinner Rolls
Heat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in small saucepan. Coat bottom and sides of 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with 2 tablespoons of the melted butter; sprinkle pan with 3 tablespoons of the nuts. Add remaining nuts, brown sugar and water to remaining melted butter. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove dough from cans; do not unroll. Cut each long roll into 8 slices. Arrange 8 slices, cut side down, in nut-lined pan; separate layers of each pinwheel slightly. Spoon half of brown sugar mixture over dough. Place remaining 8 dough slices alternately over bottom layer. Spoon remaining brown sugar mixture over slices.
Bake at 350°F. for 23 to 33 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 3 minutes. Invert onto serving platter or waxed paper. Serve warm.
~Shared by Jean, Syracuse, NY
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½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Thousand Island dressing
16 ounces sauerkraut, rinsed and squeezed dry
8 ounces shredded corned beef
16 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and dressing.
Spread sauerkraut into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer corned beef, Swiss cheese, and the mayonnaise-dressing mixture on top of the sauerkraut.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
~Shared by Treva, NC
Prep: 20 min.,
Bake: 38 min.,
Cook: 7 min.
1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
28 caramels
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Chocolate-Dipped Pecans (optional)
Fit piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions; fold edges under, and crimp. Prick bottom and sides of piecrust with a fork. Bake piecrust at 400° for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack.
Combine caramels, butter, and 1/4 cup water in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 7 minutes or until caramels and butter are melted; remove from heat. Stir together sugar and next 3 ingredients. Stir into caramel mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in pecans. Pour into prepared crust. Bake pie at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°, and bake 20 more minutes, shielding edges of crust with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning. Remove pie to a wire rack to cool. Top with Chocolate-Dipped Pecans, if desired.
Source: Southern Living
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~Shared by Treva, NC
Skinless chicken is the basis of this delicious stew with cornmeal dumplings made with low-fat milk.
For the stew:
1 lb skinless, boneless chicken meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 Cup onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp salt
to taste black pepper
1 pinch ground cloves
1 bay leaf
3 Cup water
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp dried basil
1 package (10 oz) frozen peas
For the cornmeal dumplings
1 Cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 Cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 Cup low-fat (1%) milk
Tbsp vegetable oil
For the stew: Place chicken, onion, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, cloves, bay leaf, and water in a large saucepan. Heat to boiling; cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook about 1/2 hour or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and vegetables from broth. Strain broth.Skim fat from broth; measure and, if necessary, add water to make 3 cups liquid. Mix cornstarch with 1 cup cooled broth by shaking vigorously in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour into saucepan with remaining broth; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened. Add basil, peas, and reserved vegetables to sauce; stir to combine. Add chicken and heat slowly to boiling while preparing cornmeal dumplings.
For the dumplings: Sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Mix together milk and oil. Add milk mixture all at once to dry ingredients; stir just enough to moisten flour and evenly distribute liquid. Dough will be soft. Drop by full tablespoons on top of braised meat or stew. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat (do not lift cover) to simmering and steam about 20 minutes.
Yield: 6 servings -- Serving size: 1 & 1/4 cup stew with 2 dumplings
Each serving provides: Calories: 307, Total fat: 5 g, Saturated fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 43 mg, Sodium: 471 mg.
~Shared by Jean, Syracuse, NY
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1 1/3 cup eggs at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
dry sugar substitute equal to 1/2 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp chocolate flavoring (optional)
3 tbs vegetable oil
2 tbs powdered sugar
*Chocolate flavoring is optional
Place eggs and sugar in a mixer bowl and mix at high speed, using a whip, until mixture holds a crease when you remove the whip. Stir flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and dry sugar substitute together to blend well. Add flour mixture slowly to egg mixture while whipping at slow speed. When the flour is almost absorbed, slowly pour flavorings and oil into mixture, beating at slow speed. Pour batter into a 9 x 13-inch cake pan that has been sprayed with pan spray or greased with margarine, lined with wax paper (which should hang over the pan a little), and then greased again.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched in the center. Turn cake out onto a wire rack immediately, removing the wax paper right away if you have used it. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool to room temperature. Cut three by four.
Makes 12 Servings.
Dietary Exchanges:
1 Starch and 1 Fat; or 1 Carbohydrate choice
Sugar Per Serving: 2 tsp or 8 grams
Low-Cholesterol Diets: Recipe is not suitable.
Low-Sodium Diets: Omit Salt.
Nutrients Per Serving:
128 Calories
6 g Fat
4 g Protein
15 g Carbohydrate
145 mg Sodium
114 mg Cholesterol
~Shared by Treva, NC
This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.
Nonstick cooking spray as needed
4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, boned, and cut into 1" strips*
1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes, cut up**
1 cup low-sodium chili sauce
1-1/2 cups green peppers, chopped (1 large)
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1.Spray a deep skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat pan over high heat.
2.Cook chicken in hot skillet, stirring, for 3-5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Reduce heat.
3.Add tomatoes and their juice, low-sodium chili sauce, green pepper, celery, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, crushed red pepper, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
4.Serve over hot cooked rice or whole wheat pasta.
* You can substitute 1 lb. Boneless, skinless, chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips.
** To cut back on sodium, try low sodium canned tomatoes.
Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 1-1/2 cup.
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255.4
Total Fat 4.5 G
Saturated Fat 1.5 G
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 G
Monounsaturated Fat 1.4 G
Cholesterol 77.0 mg
Sodium 652.4 mg
Potassium 876.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 20.7 G
Dietary Fiber 4.3 G
Sugars 1.1 G
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~Shared by Mary S., Nashville, TN
Yield: Makes 1 Tenderloin (4 Servings)
Serving Size: about 3-1/2 ounces sliced tenderloin
- 1 whole pork tenderloin (1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary,
or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano,
or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage,
or 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme,
or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Prepare a shallow roasting pan and rack with non-stick pan spray.
Brush the tenderloin with the mustard. Combine the herbs; pat them evenly onto the tenderloin and sprinkle with pepper.
Place the pork on the rack in the roasting pan, set it in the oven, and immediately reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Roast until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the tenderloin registers 145 degrees F., about 25 minutes (depending on the size of the tenderloin).
Remove the pork from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Carve in 1/2-inch slices and serve with the pan juices.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 141, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 96 mg, Carbohydrate: 0 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 24 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 4 Very Lean Meat
Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes
~Shared by Mary S., Nashville, TN
Yield: 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (used to flavor pan)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 pound cooked turkey breast, cubed
- 1 cup sliced roasted red peppers from jar
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add crushed garlic and saute 1 minute. Remove the garlic from the skillet and discard.
Add mushrooms and saute 2-3 minutes. Add turkey and saute 2 minutes. Add peppers, onions, and beans and cook 2 minutes. Add vinegar and pesto and heat thoroughly. Serve salad over lettuce. Garnish with walnuts if desired.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1-3/4 cups)
Calories: 256, Fat: 8 g, Cholesterol: 26 mg, Carbohydrate: 28 g, Dietary Fiber: 8 g, Sugars: 6 g, Protein: 21 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat
Source: "Express Lane Diabetic Cooking" by Robyn Webb
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Yield: 6 servings
- 2 teaspoons chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups cooked black beans (from scratch; or canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large stockpot, over medium-high heat, heat the 2 teaspoons chicken broth and 1 teaspoon oil. Add the garlic and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder and stir for another minute. Add the red pepper and carrot and saute for 2 minutes.
Puree 1-1/2 cups of the black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the pureed beans to the pot. Add the remaining 1-1/2 cups of the whole beans, chicken broth, and red wine. Simmer and let cook for 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 cup):
Calories: 149, Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 134 mg, Carbohydrate: 26 g, Dietary Fiber: 9 g, Sugars: 5 g, Protein: 9 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat
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2 cups torn salad greens
1 navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
On two salad plates, arrange greens, orange, avocado and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.
Yield: 2 servings.
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1/2 pound ground beef
3 cups water
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup diced potatoes
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons uncooked rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
Brown beef in skillet, chopping into bite size pieces as it browns. Drain and add to 3 cups boiling water in sauce pan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
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1 lb pork
1 yellow onion
2 green peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
Cut pork into 1/2 inch cubes.
Cut Onion and Pepper into 1 inch squares.
Marinate meat and vegetables in remaining ingredients for about 2 hours.
Alternate meat and vegetables on skewers.
Broil until lightly browned, about 16 minutes.
Serves 2
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Servings: 4
4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons crushed dried tarragon
2 teaspoons crushed dried basil
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Position a rack at the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
Pat the chicken dry using paper towels. Place the chicken between a double thickness of waxed paper and using a kitchen mallet, pound to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Brush each chicken breast lightly with olive oil. Place the chicken into a shallow baking pan in a single layer.
In a small bowl, combine the wine, lemon juice, tarragon, basil, and red pepper flakes and pour this mixture over the chicken.
Turn several times to coat, cover and bake until the chicken is fork tender cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
Source: 2001 Chicken Recipes by Gregg R. Gillespie
The perfect creamy, cheesy, and crunchy breakfast casserole to satisfy your morning hunger.
1 1/2 lb hash browns; frozen
1 lb bacon or sausage
3 eggs
2 oz Velveeta
2 oz cheddar; shredded
1 can cream of potato soup
salt and pepper
Cook the hash browns with the onion till crisp. Fry the meat. Mix in a 13 X 9 pan. Add the cheeses, soup, beaten eggs, salt and pepper. Bake at 350 for 30 to 50 minutes.
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10 servings
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 12 oz. can Pillsbury Hungry Jack Golden Layers Buttermilk Biscuits
Heat oven to 400°. Line 8-inch round cake pan with foil. Generously spray foil-lined pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, combine cheese and garlic powder; mix well. Separate dough into 10 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into quarters. Layer half the biscuits in greased pan. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Repeat layers. Bake at 400° for 20 to 26 minutes. Lift biscuits from pan using foil. Cool 5 minutes. Carefully remove foil from biscuits. Place on serving plate. Serve warm.
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp each seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire® sauce
1 tbsp each vegetable oil, cooking sherry
1 cup each thinly sliced onion, beef broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp extra seasoned salt
In a large bowl, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 8 even balls, and flatten into patties. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry patties and onion in oil until patties are nicely browned, about 4 minutes per side. Remove beef patties to a plate, and keep warm. Sprinkle flour over onions and drippings in skillet. Stir in flour with a fork, scraping bits of beef off of bottom as you stir. Gradually mix in beef broth and sherry. Season to taste with seasoned salt. Simmer and stir over medium-low heat about 5
minutes until gravy thickens. Turn heat to low, return patties to gravy, cover, and simmer another 15
1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbs. cake flour
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
3 Tbs. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1-1/2 cups sliced almonds
Heat oven to 350. Mix brown sugar and flour in a saucepan. Add corn syrup, butter and salt and warm over low heat just until butter melts. Beat eggs with vanilla and almond extracts. Add to sugar mixture and stir. Turn into unbaked 9-inch pie shell. Sprinkle well with almonds. Bake 35-50 minutes.
4 lbs. chicken wings, disjoint into 2 pieces, discard tips
2/3 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup water
4 Tbs. brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 Tbs. dry sherry
1 tsp. crushed ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
Put all ingredients in a large electric skillet, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 20 minutes. Remove cover and increase heat, continue cooking another 20 minutes or until sauce thickens into a rich brown glaze. Toss and stir to coat each wing with sauce as it thickens. Serve hot or cold.
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Valve has just confirmed that it's added a few new functions to the Steam Greenlight service, allowing users to skip certain games from their vote queue while offering even more detailed stats to developers.
Steam is the biggest digital distribution service in the world, offering great games and even regular software to 50+ million users worldwide.
In order to make getting new games onto Steam easier and let the community play a part in this process, Valve revealed Steam Greenlight, a service through which users can vote on what games and software they'd like to see on Steam.
The service is a big success and Valve has now updated it with new features and options, based on feedback from users and developers.
The biggest addition is an "Ask Me Again Later" button that lets users skip certain games while browsing their queues.
"One of the great ways to discover new titles is to just jump into your queue. It is your own personalized queue of games you haven't voted on. From there you can vote Yes, No, and now 'Ask me again later' to skip a title for consideration again at a later date."
What's more, in case you want to keep track of a certain game on Greenlight, you can now mark it as a favorite and receive notifications when the developer posts new announcements.
"If you really like a particular Greenlight entry, you can favorite it to easily find it later, or now you can opt to separately 'follow' items to be notified when the developer posts new announcements. Similarly, you can now 'follow' collections in Greenlight to be notified when collection authors post announcements."
Developers have also received a few new options in this update, including a new set of detailed statistics that showcase just how many people are looking at their submission, how many are voting, and other such things.
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Page Six is reporting that Vogue's director of communication, Megan Salt, is leaving on May 10 to join Amazon Fashion. As such, Wintour is looking for a kickass replacement, possibly with a background in political public relations since she was just appointed Condé's artistic director. How political PR and Wintour's new gig are correlated, we've no idea, but if you think you have what it takes, then go for it!
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But disparities emerged when the researchers examined the survey results for particular types of advice received by particular groups of patients. For example, 53.7 percent of those aged 60 or older reported receiving eating habit advice, compared to 71.2 percent of those aged 40-59 and 64.9 percent of those aged 18-39. Similarly, 35.1 percent of those 60 or older reported receiving advice to reduce alcohol intake, compared to 48.9 percent of those aged 40-59 and 43.4 percent of those aged 18-39.
It is possible that health care providers may put aside or even abandon the notion of giving LSM advice to older patients, perhaps feeling that their hypertension mandates the use of medication, the researchers wrote. Even for individuals on medication, however, LSM should remain an important part of hypertension management; it can help reduce the need for higher doses of medication or multiple antihypertensive agents.
When the survey responses were sorted according to body weight, 45.5 percent of those who were underweight or at a healthy weight reported receiving eating habit advice, compared to 59.5 percent of those who were overweight and 75 percent of those were were obese. When the results were sorted according to medication use, 63.2 percent those who were taking antihypertensive medication reported receiving eating habit advice, compared to 56.9 percent of those not taking medication.
A greater disparity emerged in the medication group when exercise advice was examined. Of those taking medication, 82.6 percent reported receiving exercise advice, compared to 65.9 of those not taking medication.
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Billions of YouTube views have migrated to Vevo pages, following rumours that the video platform had cut the numbers due to hacking claims.
Before Christmas, Universal Music, Sony BMG and RCA Records appeared to lose around one billion views each after YouTube carried out a routine view count adjustment.
However, the company also recently decided to remove view counts for videos that are no longer live on the channel, a move which accounted for the majority of the lost views.
Universal and Sony have since moved the high-profile videos that once lived separately on the Universal and Sony YouTube channels to Vevo.
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Webinar: Incorporating Sustainability into the Curriculum
This webinar, hosted by AASHE, is for all educators who are considering incorporating sustainability into their higher education curriculum. Attendees will learn about the history of sustainability pedagogy and gain an understanding of best practices related to incorporating sustainability concepts into undergraduate and graduate level courses at your institution. Speakers include educators from Algonquin College (Canada), Luther College (Iowa), and Northern Arizona University. The webinar will take place on May 28, 2013 from 2:00PM - 3:00PM (EDT). RSVP required.
Webinar: A "Greenprint" to Promote Sustainability Skills in the 21st Century Workforce via Community Colleges
Input from community colleges and their stakeholders is essential in the ongoing drafting of a policy recommendations "Greenprint." Workforce and education thought leaders convened in April in Washington, DC for "Sustainability Skills Matter," a meeting to begin gathering input and developing an initial draft of the "Greenprint." The meeting was hosted by the Greenforce Initiative, a joint-program of the National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology Program and Jobs for the Future with support from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Topics to be discussed at this event include the outcome of the meeting in April and the ongoing drafting of the "Greenprint." The webinar will take place on May 21, 2013 at 12:30 p.m., Central Time. Registration required.
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This webinar, hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership (GPP), focuses on direct investments in on-site renewable energy generation. It will feature two EPA Green Power Partners, SC Johnson and Coca-Cola Refreshments, that have invested in on-site projects and will highlight the companies' experiences from initial investigation to the results obtained once the projects were online. The webinar will take place on May 29, 2013, from 1:00-2:00 pm (EDT). Registration required.
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Remember Magic Mike? The intentionally campy and corny film from renowned director Steven Soderbergh? Strip away the intention and the renowned filmmaker, and force feed it to us every week like so much sexy, greasy foie gras, and you've got The Whole Shebang, a new pilot from Fox that finds Jennifer Garner, a soccer mom, taking over a strip club.
It's worth noting that the show is a drama, which I assume means Garner will cry 30% more than if it was a comedy.
The pilot is from the writer of Butter, so let's all go to Butter's Wikipedia page and see what they're talking about.
Ok. Whatever. At least Ricky Martin will probably see some royalties off of "She Bangs" for this project. Any project that financially benefits Ricky Martin is ok in my book.
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After dodging a murder conviction for the death of her husband, Barbara Sheehan has been sentenced to five years behind bars on a second degree weapons charge related to the case.
Sheehan, who faced up to 15 years in prison prior to her sentencing, was acquitted of murder after a jury determined she acted in self-defense when she shot her husband, Raymond, a retired NYPD sergeant, 11 times on the morning of February 18, 2008. The Howard Beach resident and mother of two was also sentenced to two-and-a-half years of post-release supervision.
During the trial, Sheehan, 50, testified that she was a victim of domestic abuse for nearly 20 years, which her attorney, Niall MacGiollabhui, says should have been taken into consideration in her sentence.
"Mr. [Michael] Dowd [her attorney], Barbara and I are all disappointed with the sentence," said MacGiollabhui. "The main reason we are disappointed is that there is a penal law which allows for a reduced sentence if the judge finds that the defendant is a victim of domestic violence and that violence was a factor in the crime that was committed. That finding is meant to be made during a hearing, which is held prior to sentencing. The judge in this case refused to have a hearing, and then he said that he found Barbara was a victim of domestic violence and that it was a factor in the crime, but that he would give her no credit because of it."
MacGiollabhui also deems the judge's decision to be unfair due to his belief that the killing of Barbara's husband was taken into account during sentencing, despite her acquittal of murder.
"The judge basically said that [Barbara] could have simply left that day, which goes to one of the great myths of domestic violence, which is that the woman is free to leave," said the attorney.
Sheehan's bail was recently reinstated, allowing her to return home while she awaited sentencing. Her bail is expected to continue pending an appeal, which MacGiollabhui says should be filed early in the new year.
"Our opinion is that the jury's verdict is inconsistent as a matter of law," he said. "If you act in self-defense, then that is not unlawful. It is lawful to use a weapon in self-defense even if it is not licensed to you because your intention is not to use it unlawfully, but in self-defense."
MacGiollabhui also said that "the manner in which [Barbara] was sentenced and the sentence she received will both be part of the appeal."


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Finally, the bug I found in my room! It's no secret among us students that the university halls where I live have a Silverfish infestation but I have been lucky enough not to seea single one in my room between September and now. But last Wednesday (28th) I spotted one on my noticeboard!!
If you've never seen a silverfish, they look just like earwigs. I'm not a bug fan but I'm not terrified of them so I can get close but never touch them directly. Blurgh. And this was the fastest bug I've ever seen in my life. I tried to get it on a piece of paper and out the window but it practically flew away. It really creeped me out.
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BALTIMORE (CBS NEWS)-- The invasion of stink bugs from Asia may have finally met its match: the polar vortex.
CBS Baltimore's Alex DeMetrick reports freezing temperatures this winter are stopping at least some of the bugs cold.
The polar vortex that reduced Maryland to a snow globe this winter may have put a big chill on Asian stink bugs.
"Boy, I sure hope so," said Mike Rapp, a University of Maryland entomologist.
From 2013:Stink bugs back with a vengeance
Rapp is encouraged by the research of a colleague in Virginia who left a colony of the bugs outside.
"He left it out during the polar vortex, and he saw a kill rate of something like 95 percent," Rapp said.
That'swelcome news. Ever since its arrival from China a decade ago, thenon-native stink bug has been chewing its way through mid-Atlanticcrops.
By 2011, researchers in the field were trapping growing numbers in Maryland, and they were worried.
"Thisis a very significant pest that's going to have some real ramificationsif we can't get it under control," said Bryan Butler of the Universityof Maryland Extension Service.
Some control did come from heavy rains and a growing taste by native predators for stink bugs.
Now subfreezing temperatures have helped.
"Ithink we could be cautiously optimistic that some stink bugs inunprotected locations may have really taken it on the chin," Rapp said.
Butstink bugs have survived millions of winters in China, and they'lllikely pull through this one in Maryland, especially all the ones thathave moved indoors with us.
"Our homes, our tool sheds, heated buildings provide an excellent overwintering refuge," Rapp said.
Scientists see signs the extremely cold weather might have overcome a major stink bug defense.
The insect is capable of changing its blood chemistry into something resembling anti-freeze.
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Man robs Leawood woman, 79, in her garage
LEAWOOD, Kan. - A 79-year-old woman was robbed after pulling into her garage in Leawood, Kan., on Monday.
The victim told police that a man walked in after she'd gotten out of her car in the 12800 block of Cambridge Road. He then grabbed her purse and ran to his vehicle.
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In Brad Dickerson's Neuroimaging Laboratory, we seek to understand the relationships between brain anatomy, physiology, and behavior in humans across the lifespan and in those with neurodegenerative diseases. We focus on memory and Alzheimer's disease. In our research on the anatomy and physiology of memory, we study brain structure and function using magnetic resonance imaging (structural and functional MRI), and try to understand the roles of various brain regions in normal human memory. Studies of aging include individuals in their '40s and '50s, as well as those in the 60-100+ age range, and seek to identify age-related changes in brain structure and function that relate to memory and cognitive task performance. In our research on Alzheimer's disease, we use MRI to investigate the locations and degrees to which brain regions are affected by the disease, and how these changes relate to clinical symptoms and difficulties with the performance of cognitive tasks.
Recently, we have begun using MRI methods of "ultra" high resolution to study brain structure and function at an unprecedented level of detail.
A special focus of our research is on mild cognitive impairment (MCI), in which individuals demonstrate subtle memory loss that may be the earliest symptom of Alzheimer's disease but which is often difficult to distinguish from the aging process itself.
|Research interests
Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, memory, aging
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Magnetic resonance imaging, fMRI, PET, neuropsychology, histology
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|Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, posterior cortical atrophy
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Read recent articles about the LA Forum's Liner Competition winner, Pendulum Plane. ID Magazine Design & Architecture on KCRW
This Pamphlet documents the design, fabrication, and installation of Oyler Wu Collaborative's Pendulum Plane, their bold, competition-winning intervention at the L.A. Forum's new gallery in Hollywood.
The LA Forum is pleased to announce the publication of Pendulum Plane by Oyler Wu Collaborative. Please join Jenny Wu, Dwayne Oyler, and us for a LAUNCH PARTY and BOOK SIGNING at the LA Forum Gallery.
Pendulum Plane, Oyler Wu Collaborative's installation for LA Forum recognized in Dezeen magazine.
Please join us for the opening of PENDULUM PLANE, the LA FORUM's new gallery display system, designed by Oyler Wu Collaborative. PENDULUM PLANE was the winning entry in the LA FORUM's Liner Competition in Spring 2008. Friday, August 29, 2008 […]
The LA Forum is very pleased to announce the winner of the LINER competition, Oyler Wu Collaborative. The winning team was selected from a shortlist of three teams that included F-Lab and Kuth Ranieri Architects.
There has been an excellent response to the Liner competition. Thanks to everyone who has submitted their registration forms thus far. Registration and Submissions are due Thursday, May 22, 5pm. Please drop off materials at LACE: 6522 Hollywood Blvd
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Welcome to the Alps
Our guides will greet you in Grenoble and shuttle you to your lovely alpine hotel, Chalet Mounier, in the high perch of Les Deux Alpes. We'll start out with the essentials: bike fitting, safety talk and map review. Then, we'll hop on our bikes and descend through hidden roads to the base of l'Alpe d'Huez. Ride up the steep curves surrounding Bourg d'Oisons where you're rewarded with stunning views before looping back to the base of the Les Deux Alpes. Our final 10-kilometer climb back to the hotel will be a primer for the days to come. Tonight we dine at an altitude of 1,650m in Le P'tit Polyte, or the hotel restaurant, where they serve up delectable local specialties perfect for refueling before the next day's challenges
Accomplished: 30 miles / 48.5 km
Climbing L'Alpe d'Huez
Today, the Tour makes its way from Besancon to Oyonnax, a relatively flat stage north of where we are based. We'll depart to test our legs up the legendary l'Alpe D'Huez. Can you reach the peak in an hour? Can you survive the 14 kilometers at 7.9%? Tackle this monster of a col and then descend the Col de Sarenne, an area still never before tackled by the Tour de France. Along the way we'll stop for a re-energizing and delicious picnic lunch amongst all the natural beauty that surrounds us. After one more climb up to Les Deux Alpes, we'll enjoy another delicious meal at our favorite local restaurant in les Deux Alpes.
Accomplished: 41 miles / 66 km
One Day, Two Climbs
Excitement is in the air as the Alpine villages prepare to receive le Tour! We'll challenge ourselves today as we set out to conquer two of the most famous climbs: Col de la Croix de Fer and the Col du Glandon. Ride through the tight valley of Col de la Croix de Fer, surrounded by waterfalls of melting alpine snow flowing from the mountains above. Once we reach the valley, we'll climb the Col du Glandon, with its roads decorated in graffiti from the past years' tours. This evening, a shuttle will transfer us back to the hotel before heading out for a night on your own in the charming town of les Deux Alpes.
Accomplished: 68 miles / 109 km
Le Tour Has Arrived
We'll have our VIP passes ready as the Tour de France arrives in Chamrousse. We head out for an early morning ride through the crowds of thousands of spectators that have descended upon the tiny village in hopes of catching a glimpse of the riders. We'll join the Cannondale Pro Cycle team to watch the field charge to the top of this extraordinary climb. Experience the finish of this epic stage from your front row seat as the leaders set out to gain valuable seconds. Meet your favorite Cannondale riders before descending back down the hill, where our shuttle will be waiting to take us to Hotel Anova, our home for the remainder of the trip. Tonight, we'll refuel with local Alpine cuisine at to give us the energy we need for one last exciting day!
Accomplished: 42 miles / 67 km
Crossing the Finish Line
Today we set out early to ride up the Col d'Izoard, voted as one of the Alp's most beautiful climbs. Along the way, thousands of cyclist and fans will line the roads before the peloton arrives! This stage was host to many great duels in the 1950s between the legendary Italian Fausto Coppi and the French great Louison Bobet. We'll continue up to the finish in Risoul to meet the Cannondale team as the riders cross the line after two days in the Alps! Return to Briancon via transfer or enjoy the optional extra ride as we cycle up the valley. Tonight, we'll celebrate a great tour and epic climbs as we dine at our own Hotel Anova's celebrated restaurant.
Accomplished: 40 miles / 64 km
Au Revoir!
Enjoy one last breakfast in the mountains and reflect on all the spectacular moments from the past week at the Tour de France. Your guides will arrange your transportation and see you off at the Briançon train station.Total Milage Accomplished: 221 miles / 354.5 km


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Chews. Bars. Homemade Chocolate Candy Recipes. Triple-Chocolate Cake Balls Count them with us: cocoa powder, chocolate graham crackers, and semisweet chocolate pieces.
That's three types of chocolate that add up to a winning candy recipe. Makes: 52 servings Yield: 52 to 60 cake balls Prep: 1 hr 15 mins Freeze: 50 mins Chill: 2 hrs overnight Toffee-Butter Crunch A semisweet chocolate spread and toasted nuts make this buttery homemade toffee irresistible.
All types / Lists. Truffles. Bark / Brittle. Fudge. What goes into making chocolate bowls. Leave it up to me to mess up every recipe in the world... but on the flipside, by experiencing everything that goes wrong, I end up learning the most.I had seen these bowls from Stephanie's Kitchen, and decided it was a fantastic idea for my food independent study. ingredients: chocolate, and balloons!
First, a giant bar of chocolate all the way from taiwan! And it's -special- grade, whatever that means.


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Teaching learning strategies with a pedagogical agent. The effects of a virtual tutor and its appearance on learning and motivation.
In: Journal of Media Psychology, Jg. 22 (2010) ; Nr. 2, S. 73-83
Zeitschriftenaufsatz / Fach: Psychologie
Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften » Informatik und Angewandte Kognitionswissenschaft
Signatur der Zeitschrift: D00/22 Z 147
Studied whether a pedagogical agent can have indirect effects when it is employed as a tutor for learning strategies rather than directly teaching the relevant learning material. In a between-subjects design with 45 college students (aged 19-26 years), 2 groups instructed by 2 different kinds of pedagogical agents were compared - a cartoon-like rabbit and a realistic anthropomorphic agent - to a control group that was not tutored by an animated agent but was informed by voice only. Results showed no clear advantages for the agents compared to voice-based tutoring with regard to indirect learning effects, but they did demonstrate that the appearance of the agent matters. The rabbit-like agent was not only preferred, but people exposed themselves longer to the tutoring session when the rabbit provided feedback.