Sunday, July 22, 2012

Snickerdoodles!!!

First time I have made these on my own. So yummy so easy! Now where is my glass of milk?
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Sweet Potato, Beet Hash

This was surprisingly yummy!  Our version looked just like the picture ;).  Feast your tastebuds.

Sweet Potato-Beet Hash

Melissa d'Arabian
Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian
Picture of Sweet Potato-Beet Hash RecipePhoto: Sweet Potato-Beet Hash Recipe
Rated 4 stars out of 5
Total Time:
55 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 large fresh beet, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 slice bacon, cut into lardons
  • 1 small onion, diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the cut sweet potatoes and beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake until vegetables are golden, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, add the bacon and render the fat until the bacon is crispy. Add the onions and season with salt, and continue to cook until the onions start to caramelizeand turn golden, about 10 minutes. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and beets to the pan and stir to combine cooking another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary and serve immediately.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Rustic Packaging


We purchased some handmade items in a Silent Auction that we thought would be cute as wedding gifts for our friends, so I put my Japanese background to use and try my hand at making my own rustic gift wrapping. Okayyy, so the actual wrapping is a brown paper bag and crocheting string. But I think they look pretty cute!!  I feel so green and sustainable right now...

It feels good to create something with my hands. :) And even better that these are gifts!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Parmesan Broiled Tilapia

We ate this too quickly to get a picture!  Here's my new favorite baking sauce for white fish:


Broiled Tilapia Parmesan Recipe

Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

By: Phoebe 
"Flavorful recipe for this farm raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The fish is broiled with a creamy cheese coating for an impressive flavor and texture."
This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5,872)

What to Drink?

WineSauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 pounds tilapia fillets

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.
  3. Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to over cook the fish.


It is from allrecipes.com.  We just halved the recipe to put over 2 filets of tilapia.  Did not get very crispy (we put the pan on the second rack instead of the top rack) but had the perfect fish texture with 2 minutes per side + 2minutes with the sauce on it.  Served with rice and steamed carrots and peas from an organic New England farm!  YUM
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