SG Weekly Menu

<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Weekly Menu March 1-7. 2010</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSCzl-GabRH57eHAK8IWPEQQ_DN_fkwHpy43-pgEizFSRbrelCeE7X9ixPzmxPeRCsK4zxriHlCzi2NJKUFJiz1BFZHNzqqo4VRHrY-bs4z9DHn9EYfgXOktcyPm3yWMBypDcR9hycio/s1600-h/Menu+3-1-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSCzl-GabRH57eHAK8IWPEQQ_DN_fkwHpy43-pgEizFSRbrelCeE7X9ixPzmxPeRCsK4zxriHlCzi2NJKUFJiz1BFZHNzqqo4VRHrY-bs4z9DHn9EYfgXOktcyPm3yWMBypDcR9hycio/s640/Menu+3-1-10.png" width="640" /></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">I</span>'m back! Did anyone miss me? Well, I certainly missed <span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">you</span>! And blogging, too! I returned at midnight last night from cruising the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Carribean</span> </span>for 8 days. I still feel like I am on the rolling ocean and have a terrible case of jet lag, but I couldn't wait to get to my computer and post this weeks menu.</span></div><br /><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">I</span> </span>hope you will indulge me-  instead of the usual food mosaic, I couldn't help but share a little of the islands with you. So beautiful and simple. I loved the <span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">culture</span>, the breathtaking panoramic views and especially the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">gracious</span> </span>people. Here is a warm hello and <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">thank yo</span><span style="color: #0b5394;">u</span></span> to Katrina, Joan Marie, Nelson, Laverne and all the people who took care of Bobby and me while we were sailing with you! <br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">N</span>o time this week to ease back into the <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">snow</span> </span>and hustle and bustle of life.  This is a busy week. I have a speaking engagement on Tuesday, deadlines are creeping up on me, my Thursday bible study (<span style="color: #073763;">joy</span>!) and my son and his roommates coming home  for an extended weekend (and they are HUNGRY). Additionally, I am going to <span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blogging Boot Camp</span> </span>in Baltimore on Saturday. Are any of you going to be there? I am looking so forward to meeting you in person! If you are interested go to <a href="http://www.thesitsgirls.com/">The SITS girls</a> to find out more.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">E</span>ven though I had a marvelous time discovering new places and people in the sun- to quote a wise young lady with<span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-large;"> <span style="color: #0b5394;">ruby</span></span> slippers-"<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">There's no place like home</span>!"<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Monday:</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Stuffed Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Field Greens with Pears, Pecans and Poppyseed Dressing</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Stuffed Baked Potatoes</span><br />Large baking potatoes <br />Toppings:<br />butter<br />sour cream<br />grated cheddar cheese<br />broccoli<br />crumbled bacon<br /><br />Preheat oven 350 degrees. Scrub skin of potato, and pat dry. Rub with olive oil. Prick potato with fork 5 times. Put on a baking sheet and bake for 1- 1 1/2 hours until fork tender.<br /><br />Split and add toppings. Serve piping hot.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday:</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Broiled Sea Bass with Citrus Wine Reduction</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Home Fries</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Sauteed Spinach Splashed with White Wine Vinegar</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Pan Seared Sea Bass wth Citrus Wine Reduction</span><br />1 -1/2 lbs. sea bass<br />Salt and pepper<br />1-2 TBS Olive oil<br />1 lemon slice thinly<br />1 orange sliced thinly<br />½ cup white wine<br />Juice of 1 lemon<br />Juice of 1 orange<br />3 TBS chopped parsley<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees<br />Line baking sheet with ½ the oranges and lemons. Set aside.<br />In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Salt and pepper sea bass. When oil is hot, sear sea bass on both sides, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove bass to citrus lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. <br />In the skillet add wine and juices. Let gently simmer until it reduces by half. Remove bass from oven and plate. Pour citrus wine reduction over fish. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday:</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Spaghetti Pomodoro</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Cesar Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: SG Spaghetti Pomodoro</span><br />1 lb. very thin pasta<br />1 lb cherry tomatoes<br />4 anchovie fillets<br />2 cloves garlic, crushed<br />8 slices thinly sliced prosciutto<br />6 TBS good olive oil<br />grated parmesan cheese<br />In a large skillet cook shredded prosciutto, until crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.<br /><br />Make spaghetti according to directions in a large pot. Drain spaghetti. Set aside. When water is coming to a boil, heat 2 TBS olive oil in large skillet. Add anchovie fillets and smash. They will all but dissolve into the oil, infusing it with a delightful salty flavor. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP! EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DO NOT LIKE ANCHOVIES. YOU WILL NOT REALLY TASTE THEM.<br />Wash cherry tomatoes, pat dry and put in skillet. Cook until tomatoes burst. Stir to break apart. Add garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.<br />When tomato sauce is ready add pasta to the pan. Mix to incorporate. Plate and top with grated parmesan and prosciutto.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Thursday:</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Grilled Cornish Game Hens</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Sauteed Rice</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Endive Stuffed with Bleu Cheese and Toasted Walnuts with Balsamic Reduction</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Endive Stuffed With Bleu Cheese and Toasted Walnuts With Balsamic Reduction</span><br />2 heads of Endive, core removed and washed<br />1/3 cup crumbled bleu cheese<br />½ cup walnuts<br />1/3 cup balsamic vinegar<br /><br />Core, wash and dry individual leaves. Put them on a large platter or parchment lined baking sheet.<br />Heat a large dry skillet, add walnuts and toast. Watch these carefully, they burn quickly. When toasted, remove to a paper towel.<br />In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar until it simmers. Simmer gently until it reduces to 3 TBS.<br />To Assemble: Endive should look like little boats. In each crumble a little bleu cheese, walnuts and drizzle a small amount of balsamic reduction over it. Continue with each leaf until you run out of fillings.<br />Serve.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Friday: Slow Cooker Day</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Chuck Roast Beef Open Faced Sandwiches</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Steak Fries</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Homemade Coleslaw</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Chuck Roast Beef Open Faced Sandwiches</span><br />3 lbs chuck roast<br />1 pkg instant dry onion soup mix<br />1 can double strength beef broth, divided<br />3TBS. flour<br />Crusty French rolls<br />Brown chuck roast over medium high heat, until all sides of meat are browned.<br />Put chuck roast, onion soup mix and ½ can of beef broth in slow cooker and cook for 7-10 hours on LOW.<br />When chuck roast is falling apart, take out of slow cooker and let rest tented with aluminum foil on cutting board.<br />Make a slurry- mix flour and half can of chicken broth in a jar and shake well. If it is too thick add water. Pour into chuck roast juices. Whisk vigorously until flour is incorporated into the juice. Let thicken for 30 minutes on HIGH<br />Meanwhile, shred chuck roast.<br />When gravy is thickened add shredded chuck roast and warm. Serve on crusty rolls.<br />For a French Dip- Do not make a slurry and gravy. Add the whole can of beef broth when cooking the chuck roast. When chuck roast is done and shredded serve in a roll and serve the au jus in a little ramekin on the side.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Homemade Coslaw</span><br />See Tuesday's Menu for <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-december-7-13-2009.html">http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-december-7-13-2009.html</a>. <br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Saturday: </span><br />Out to dinner- Blogging Boot Camp, Baltimore MD<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Sunday: Family Dinner</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Stuffed Pork Loin with Pan Juices</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Potatoes Au Gratin</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Green Bean Casserole</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Homemade Applesauce</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">Woopie Pies</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Stuffed Pork Loin</span><br />Recipe from <a href="http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/emeril-stuffed-pork-loin.html">Emeril</a>. Our family loves stuffed pork loin. I'll make this recipe minus the rasins.<br /><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Recipe: Homemade Applesauce</span><br />See Wednesday's menu for <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-december-7-13-2009.html">http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/12/menu-december-7-13-2009.html</a>. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BMd9xZrECn4WEVdMixdkv-bKEjWAOo7jS3gh8DXgCEjkw7NsXjohEl_EImemPkZu_QR94J7SMNPWb7Vf9WrYP_OlsdvzWju0LPpAXOOxGIV6XUH_7bLX_Hh6BiELBx5SrG27-GDHNW8/s1600-h/IMG_0813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5BMd9xZrECn4WEVdMixdkv-bKEjWAOo7jS3gh8DXgCEjkw7NsXjohEl_EImemPkZu_QR94J7SMNPWb7Vf9WrYP_OlsdvzWju0LPpAXOOxGIV6XUH_7bLX_Hh6BiELBx5SrG27-GDHNW8/s640/IMG_0813.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #073763; font-size: x-large;">Bon Appetit!</span><br /><span style="color: black;">I am joining Organizing Junkie for Menu Monday.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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SG Weekly Menu

Weekly Menu March 1-7. 2010I'm back! Did anyone miss me? Well, I certainly missed you! And blogging, too! I returned at midnight last night from cruising the Carribean for 8 days. I still feel like I am on the rolling ocean and have a terrible case of jet lag, but I couldn't wait to get to my comput…

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Sunday Scripture

<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: x-large;">Sunday Scripture:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-1zlQbBdSERBFAxhZT22kbQ3nqhOoT3QS8ElKc3pGc3H7S3s-VKMmNkdJXl7ZZzUxk5oSZlkqbKvL-8N-KfI3y851H-v2zdvZToRCSdvQ0KN5L7nKSvkboYcKCRFfAE8rildrUCRleE/s1600-h/DSC05349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-1zlQbBdSERBFAxhZT22kbQ3nqhOoT3QS8ElKc3pGc3H7S3s-VKMmNkdJXl7ZZzUxk5oSZlkqbKvL-8N-KfI3y851H-v2zdvZToRCSdvQ0KN5L7nKSvkboYcKCRFfAE8rildrUCRleE/s640/DSC05349.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">                                                                                                                   Volcano Crater, Israel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Bless the Lord, O my soul;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">And all that is within me, bless His holy name.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Sunday Scripture

Sunday Scripture:                                                                                                                   Volcano Crater, IsraelBless the Lord, O my soul;And all that is within me, bless His holy name.…

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Easy Fruit Flan

<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">SG ~WOW Factor~ Dessert Series:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ecause I am not a baker at heart, I am always on a quest for easy to prepare desserts with that <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">WOW </span>factor... great taste and stunningly good looks and of course easy to make. Over the next couple of months I will be posting a series of WOW factor <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">desserts.</span> The first is a very easy and very versitile fruit flan.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcQgdDj2KHNVdPxyOrZLzFJGQ_K6504TZINHyP6OX6_l0wjyZm1MHuVkss5K5aDJZZXd3Phc_ITwh5L9tLhWHlwtM-VY-igid_CjTd5_Jt6Y-SewPwzhQeW3Y7lRFhpqJ34yATEwpaY0/s1600-h/IMG_0546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcQgdDj2KHNVdPxyOrZLzFJGQ_K6504TZINHyP6OX6_l0wjyZm1MHuVkss5K5aDJZZXd3Phc_ITwh5L9tLhWHlwtM-VY-igid_CjTd5_Jt6Y-SewPwzhQeW3Y7lRFhpqJ34yATEwpaY0/s640/IMG_0546.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his flan is a real master of disguise! Tonight it was served as a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">mixed berry</span> fruit flan, but next week it could be a rich chocolate cherrry cordial flan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y favorite kind of recipes are those that are more like formulas than recipes with writen-in-stone directions and ingredients.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">U</span>nsing this flan recipe, with a quick change of the cake or sauce or filling or whipped cream flavor you can have a new and exciting flan. You are only limited by your<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> imagination</span>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">secret</span> to this recipe is the pan. A fluted flan<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;"> pan</span> is necessary. It molds a rim that is easy to fill with all kinds of <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">delicious</span> goodies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ5xN7cFUAnadK2m5GE-PW-qubg-AA4m6XWiwJ3XkuwcCtHGxr9Pft7p9k4_f62cKAhfKK50QHP1tkbBF-rDkBEXvoFXpDaCT33Eo41ts5xI9PAhENsnNnh8nfNWUwVMqpYnSadVLjVA/s1600-h/IMG_0380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJ5xN7cFUAnadK2m5GE-PW-qubg-AA4m6XWiwJ3XkuwcCtHGxr9Pft7p9k4_f62cKAhfKK50QHP1tkbBF-rDkBEXvoFXpDaCT33Eo41ts5xI9PAhENsnNnh8nfNWUwVMqpYnSadVLjVA/s640/IMG_0380.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Recipe:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 boxed cake mix- kind with pudding in the mix, brownie mix, pound cake</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spreadable jelly, jam, sauce, pie filling, or topping such as chocolate, butterscothch peanut butter etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Berries, shaved chocolate, fruit etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Whipped cream or cool whip</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">Whipped Cream:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 cups heavy cream, cold</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 tsp vanilla</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 TBS sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n a chilled bowl whip heavy cream with mixer on high until soft peaks form. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar. Whip until stiff peaks form.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsMqmIlpRK6eJz3tfKnapIaAzJajfxB_RWHLdVFGpOzFd2HTuB5wu8ZLsFj14Oe-z7FnEKVEvSqHvZ62mI32iJFcW7pTy_oPRRcMSrVn6ro_zmeXXqM6bEfX5HG13xY0i7-QfCg8-k_Y/s1600-h/IMG_0521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqsMqmIlpRK6eJz3tfKnapIaAzJajfxB_RWHLdVFGpOzFd2HTuB5wu8ZLsFj14Oe-z7FnEKVEvSqHvZ62mI32iJFcW7pTy_oPRRcMSrVn6ro_zmeXXqM6bEfX5HG13xY0i7-QfCg8-k_Y/s640/IMG_0521.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">P</span>reheat oven according to directions on cake box. Spray flan pan liberally with cooking spray. Make cake according to box directions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pour 1/2 cake batter in flan pan and bake according to box directions. </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;">When baked, remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Turn out on a wire rack. Cool.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rM487zar7ft9xOQgFxlVLbq6MKk2IUP1NsZCcNYNc0ROeZfH718mwZXa0gWyPE9OUuTsXZBJT3cf4tvDbdyRgOdP6yTAEVORCJzb29tugW4xj1LcOl-7zEfniLOaZRHK7M8sPwF_Dr0/s1600-h/IMG_0382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rM487zar7ft9xOQgFxlVLbq6MKk2IUP1NsZCcNYNc0ROeZfH718mwZXa0gWyPE9OUuTsXZBJT3cf4tvDbdyRgOdP6yTAEVORCJzb29tugW4xj1LcOl-7zEfniLOaZRHK7M8sPwF_Dr0/s640/IMG_0382.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">U</span>sing the rest of the batter, cook second flan. Cool. Freeze to use another time. Use when you need a fast dessert for company or a spontaneous family celebration.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">W</span>hen completely cooled, spread well with sauce. I used Homemade Raspberry Sauce. Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2010/02/raspberry-sauce.html">HERE</a> for recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jGRL2PGo6G0N8TM_jDYAirtL3m_Ln8nlEXOa-Qfb0Rv7DbUeHLmZT8mH99koL3nXWP8izqDyAQt9t_wzHmq_csP6KGXkxOndRy2VhnoAAVYURcphqp77yfBkgtnBJy5OZxNNkooqPV4/s1600-h/IMG_0525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jGRL2PGo6G0N8TM_jDYAirtL3m_Ln8nlEXOa-Qfb0Rv7DbUeHLmZT8mH99koL3nXWP8izqDyAQt9t_wzHmq_csP6KGXkxOndRy2VhnoAAVYURcphqp77yfBkgtnBJy5OZxNNkooqPV4/s640/IMG_0525.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3-RZfVygo8f7HZbkFrws8QkjIVcELHwTxU9Ce72q0ZqlvfT-7hbZRnfoHYM4zhj4s_N8JqiaowInb8Jdq0xiaVgSdbOXUe7MsTYO7MhI_gt-ElwaYrHW4u6YHsF5U-qE1_ZPbc751_Q/s1600-h/IMG_0528.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU3-RZfVygo8f7HZbkFrws8QkjIVcELHwTxU9Ce72q0ZqlvfT-7hbZRnfoHYM4zhj4s_N8JqiaowInb8Jdq0xiaVgSdbOXUe7MsTYO7MhI_gt-ElwaYrHW4u6YHsF5U-qE1_ZPbc751_Q/s640/IMG_0528.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">A</span>dd berries.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_cS3fHo1sAgvyJX3EI1nPM-MvNOJ33_oqSjd19HUquAkj2YSQkWrtpAEEH83aVNVZFtVsxcfR3unvJC520Wj2kA_J8Ql3UFk-EARWCFcr5mlWL60OoaMz2bbfyHeHtljNuCT6fCxJ6s/s1600-h/IMG_0533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_cS3fHo1sAgvyJX3EI1nPM-MvNOJ33_oqSjd19HUquAkj2YSQkWrtpAEEH83aVNVZFtVsxcfR3unvJC520Wj2kA_J8Ql3UFk-EARWCFcr5mlWL60OoaMz2bbfyHeHtljNuCT6fCxJ6s/s640/IMG_0533.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>op with homemade whipped cream.</div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Yummy!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLvpnPc3eu6JKheO0UURa_D4ZSBLwPCZt5L3aNio6ZdSzCCshNeBhxWRADBOvimqFp3c-W7XcY8L1hej3XOmZt0qvBDoNQOB1RUfJd327V3gaR32J3Nnb6lQE9C8ScQw2u65IQ8fQ-BM/s1600-h/IMG_0542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLvpnPc3eu6JKheO0UURa_D4ZSBLwPCZt5L3aNio6ZdSzCCshNeBhxWRADBOvimqFp3c-W7XcY8L1hej3XOmZt0qvBDoNQOB1RUfJd327V3gaR32J3Nnb6lQE9C8ScQw2u65IQ8fQ-BM/s640/IMG_0542.JPG" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">F</span>or my next flan I'm thinking a <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">lemon</span> pound cake with lemon curd filling topped with blueberries and light meringue.... or a chocolate fudge, no, <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">brownie</span> cake with a peanut butter/cream cheese filling and chocolate chips with <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">mocha </span>whipped cream....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am participating in Foodie Friday at Designs By Gollum. http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/02/foodie-fridays-1st-anniversary-party.html

Easy Fruit Flan

SG ~WOW Factor~ Dessert Series:Because I am not a baker at heart, I am always on a quest for easy to prepare desserts with that WOW factor... great taste and stunningly good looks and of course easy to make. Over the next couple of months I will be posting a series of WOW factor desserts. The first …

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SG Menu Plan Feb 15-21, 2010

<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">SG Menu:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Od1-hxI7u2QXMAOC5Lygqt9HMqxIbUrERP7bQpv7U6kyPQMlClXRNdJuf-BrqGawonr9YzYsk4F3DxVnVUdQeeSd9pTCopY0jsMCRz921QPjSl0-p2hYpNI3ag9rituLUWRnZ6J_nw0/s1600-h/Menu+2-15-10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Od1-hxI7u2QXMAOC5Lygqt9HMqxIbUrERP7bQpv7U6kyPQMlClXRNdJuf-BrqGawonr9YzYsk4F3DxVnVUdQeeSd9pTCopY0jsMCRz921QPjSl0-p2hYpNI3ag9rituLUWRnZ6J_nw0/s640/Menu+2-15-10.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">S</span>now is, AGAIN, on the way! So this week's menu is filled with <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">warm </span>and cozy comfort food that is sure to be filling. Because of the stick-to-your-ribs recipes this week, I also added 2 favorite fish dishes. Scallops in a Caper Wine Reduction (heaven!) and Salmon Pinwheels S</span><span style="color: black;">tuffed with Lobster (from grocer's).  <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">A</span>lthough the <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">snow </span>is going to swirl, Bobby is breaking out the grill. I miss a good grilled flank steak. So I am indulging my hankering and asking my hubby to put on his snow boots to grill!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">I</span>f you try 1 thing this week it should be the <span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">marinade </span>for the steak. This recipe is a staple in my kitchen. I use it on all meats- beef, chicken, pork. It is also wonderful to use as a dressing for roasted veggies. And don't forget to make it as a salad dressing. So yummy!<br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Monday:</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">White Chili</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Cooked Rice</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Coslaw</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: White Chili</span><br />This delicious recipe is from my friend at <a href="http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2010/02/chicken-chili.html">Butter Yum</a>. Rich and filling and perfect for a winter day.<br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Tuesday:</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Grilled Marinated Flank Steak</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Scallopped Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Wedge Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Grilled Marinated Flank Steak</span><br />This is my go-to marinade for just about everything- meat, veggies, fleshy fish.  I also love it as a salad dressing. Make sure to try this one!<br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Marinade:</span><br />2/3 cup olive oil<br />1/4 cup balsamic vinegar<br />2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped finely<br />2 tsp mustard<br />juice of 1 lemon<br />1 TBS Worchestershire sauce<br />pinch of salt and pepper<br /><br />Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl. Put in a ziplock bag. Add 2-3 lb flank steak.  Marinade for at least 2 hours, or up to 10.  Heat grill pan, or bar-b-que grill till hot. Grill steak until medium rare. Take steak plate off grill and plate. Let steak rest for 10 minutes. Cut across the grain and serve.<br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Wednesday:</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Broiled Scallops in Caper and Wine Reduction</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Spinach Fettucini With Light Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Carrot Jello Mold</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Broiled Scallops...</span><br />Easy and very, very delicious. This recipe is company worthy! Click <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/pan-seared-scallops-with-lemon-wine.html">HERE</a>  for recipe. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8ejEqNVcg7PfO6G21KEQZTTYnn7y8gZkRk296t6xDDrZHYAaZ0UDrSbZ6W1ad4nMYgJsLBTG6SBeZdMZvAL7gHMop9GK97Dfy21I3tPgSlYxikCHlEt2Eg8ozLHuOGthD4EZ9fKs8BA/s1600-h/DSC00037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8ejEqNVcg7PfO6G21KEQZTTYnn7y8gZkRk296t6xDDrZHYAaZ0UDrSbZ6W1ad4nMYgJsLBTG6SBeZdMZvAL7gHMop9GK97Dfy21I3tPgSlYxikCHlEt2Eg8ozLHuOGthD4EZ9fKs8BA/s400/DSC00037.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Thursday: SlowCooker Day</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Slow Cooker Roasted Whole Chicken</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Mashed Potatoes</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Broccoli Strata</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Broccoli Stata</span><br />1/4 tsp mustard<br />1/2 cup fresh broccoli, steamed and cooled<br />1/2 tsp paprika<br />1/3 cup french fried onions<br />3 cups milk<br />2 eggs<br />1 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese<br />1 bag frest bread cubes, or 12 slices white bread cubed<br /><br />Spray 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray. Layer bread broccoli, french fried onions and cheese.<br />In a bowl mix milk, eggs paprika and mustard.Whisk well. Pour milk over content in baking dish and cover with plastic wrap.  Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. <br />Preheat oven 325 degrees. Cook strata for 50-60 minutes. Take out when fluffy and not runny. Let sit for 10 minutes. <br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Friday:</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Lobster and Salmon Pinwheels</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Shrimp Fried Rice</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts, Parmesan in a Lemon Vinaigrette</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;">Recipe: Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts, Parmesan in a Lemon Vinaigrette</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">Another go-to recipe, this recipe,<a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/menu-11-9-through-11-16-09.html">Tuesday's Menu for Week Of Novemeber 2.</a> is so fresh and the lemon viniagrette a perfect accompaniment to the arugula!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzsAEqtd3RmAQ_bCr1roQMm39QRj5G-GJQH1MuHLsZrovogiFQqYzp__dQXwQHHzQJA1y4tT8pRgrbCy_FxSqq3SIYFAQgvkdrmD9x8FSwj_KW-DEQdCoSDD8-ui6H7Xme-o_ELB1sEI/s1600-h/DSC00038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmzsAEqtd3RmAQ_bCr1roQMm39QRj5G-GJQH1MuHLsZrovogiFQqYzp__dQXwQHHzQJA1y4tT8pRgrbCy_FxSqq3SIYFAQgvkdrmD9x8FSwj_KW-DEQdCoSDD8-ui6H7Xme-o_ELB1sEI/s400/DSC00038.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Saturday:</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Beer Braised Pot Roast with Mushrooms</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Wide Egg Noodles</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Roasted Carrots Herbed Olive Oil</span><br /><br />Recipe: Beer Braised Pot Roast with Mushrooms<br />A real comfort food treat!  <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/potroastrecipes/r/r90520c.htm">Beer Braised Pot Roast</a> is sure to be a family favorite.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Sunday: Soup Day</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Roasted Potato Leek Soup</span><br /><span style="color: #38761d;">Homemade Oat and Pale Ale Bread</span><br /><br />Recipe: Roasted Potato Leek Soup<br />I am a fan of Ina Garten! She is one of a kind! The soup is from her <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-potato-leek-soup-recipe/index.html">Back To Basic Series</a>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIA97gwmo4_EN17Grj9luEcn5rMQrDWDGbGd6nAeSKcttZbIE3atvOldyappWBN1B8fI8kM1nKvNq5agisRZvCs7KQsCw8bp65NK32_weFgUWDU3vVBiqverxTOR0X1ygij8xESyUU64/s1600-h/DSC01884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfIA97gwmo4_EN17Grj9luEcn5rMQrDWDGbGd6nAeSKcttZbIE3atvOldyappWBN1B8fI8kM1nKvNq5agisRZvCs7KQsCw8bp65NK32_weFgUWDU3vVBiqverxTOR0X1ygij8xESyUU64/s640/DSC01884.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #274e13; font-size: x-large;">Have a WONDERFUL week!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><script type="text/javascript">var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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SG Menu Plan Feb 15-21, 2010

SG Menu:Snow is, AGAIN, on the way! So this week's menu is filled with warm and cozy comfort food that is sure to be filling. Because of the stick-to-your-ribs recipes this week, I also added 2 favorite fish dishes. Scallops in a Caper Wine Reduction (heaven!) and Salmon Pinwheels Stuffed with Lobst…

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Raspberry Sauce

<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Pink Saturday:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-IxMxy91euwLprN5NE9AXmz7TIKisc5sDZDqjOV9zynZoKJaW0FUFhAaQfjprGh0MH1A5BdXqBq8H1gy2wIisaxlIQmfqgiMWyuu9O1wc6LR2OLUU3XK_p0R-mrR4cuI8t4u1bOouvk/s1600-h/IMG_0391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD-IxMxy91euwLprN5NE9AXmz7TIKisc5sDZDqjOV9zynZoKJaW0FUFhAaQfjprGh0MH1A5BdXqBq8H1gy2wIisaxlIQmfqgiMWyuu9O1wc6LR2OLUU3XK_p0R-mrR4cuI8t4u1bOouvk/s640/IMG_0391.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">I </span>have been in a cooking mood lately. I blame it on the snow! We have had  two major snow storms in the last two weeks and this week we were literally snowed in. The road in front of our home was drifted shut until yesterday late afternoon. So what's a girl to do? This girl <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">cooks</span>!<br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">F</span>or breakfast yesterday I made some delicious, light as air cream scones (new recipe- look for a post soon) and wanted to make something yummy to drip all over and out of them. I had frozen <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">raspberries</span> in my freezer so I made a lovely sweet and <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">fruity</span> raspberry sauce. We ate it warm on the scones, and I am using it as a filling for a dessert next week (and upcoming post). This sauce is oh, so easy to make and will turn any dessert into a culinary creation!<br /><br /> <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">L</span>adled into a sweet jar with a bow and a lovely sentiment, it makes a thoughtful  <span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">gift </span>too! That is if you don't eat it first! In that case make sure to double the recipe.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLchpTsY3c3OM7Nf__Et2YSG7D0slBfwk6rVB-AvtoyN_wuXXifWC-WcIAyXCkYKddvR9TsHXprJOEVY0alGbh6-yMGWSNLUznkAWv9FeOy-6UetmZgq7new8PMDnNR2Li3plZ_pXnV2M/s1600-h/IMG_0386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLchpTsY3c3OM7Nf__Et2YSG7D0slBfwk6rVB-AvtoyN_wuXXifWC-WcIAyXCkYKddvR9TsHXprJOEVY0alGbh6-yMGWSNLUznkAWv9FeOy-6UetmZgq7new8PMDnNR2Li3plZ_pXnV2M/s640/IMG_0386.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">Recipe:</span><br />1-10 oz. or a little bigger, bag of frozen raspberries or mixed berries<br />2 TBS corn starch<br />4 TBS sugar<br />1 tsp lemon juice<br />water<br />2 TBS raspberry flavored liqueur, optional<br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">T</span>haw raspberries. In a saucepan add cornstarch, sugar and just enough water to cover the mixture. Stir to disolve. Add lemon juice and raspberries and any juice. Heat till just bubbling. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 5 minutes and raise heat to gentle boil. Stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Take off heat. Stir in liqueur.<br /><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">P</span>lace sauce in a strainer with a bowl under it and strain out most of the seeds. I like a little bit of seeds in my sauce. Serve immediately or cool in refrigerator. 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Raspberry Sauce

Pink Saturday:I have been in a cooking mood lately. I blame it on the snow! We have had  two major snow storms in the last two weeks and this week we were literally snowed in. The road in front of our home was drifted shut until yesterday late afternoon. So what's a girl to do? This girl cooks!For b…

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Spicy Sausage, Spinach Cheese Ravioli Lasagna

<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">The Easiest Lasagna Ever Made! </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-ECwvq8k8nxir4kdbEQ36XN_5MVucGCab274n7TuuHCb75_2L2kspThGr8pyybw_ixUQlaP7QTn6EAdKm1cGUoxOAv1MLTxkGlixNlkqntEs6cPitvjnWaG20_8b9K3i_0Qoawuk48o/s1600-h/DSC02067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR-ECwvq8k8nxir4kdbEQ36XN_5MVucGCab274n7TuuHCb75_2L2kspThGr8pyybw_ixUQlaP7QTn6EAdKm1cGUoxOAv1MLTxkGlixNlkqntEs6cPitvjnWaG20_8b9K3i_0Qoawuk48o/s640/DSC02067.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his recipe has been adapted from one I saw in a magazine (can't remember which one). I was so <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">intrigued by</span> the concept that makes this lasagna. Using a minimum of ingredients and using them very smartly, this lasagna is so<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> tasty</span> and can be embellished to make it your own.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T<span style="color: black; font-size: small;">he</span></span> most <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">clever <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">thing</span></span> about this recipe is that frozen cheese ravioli is used in place of lasagna noodles and ricotta cheese mixture.I was a little skeptical at first, I don't like the taste of  "raw" noodles. But honestly, I could not taste even a hint of raw flavor. Go ahead, use the ravioli frozen.  <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Oh happy day!</span> So much less work, absolutely all the taste. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aB_bCDqFla5G-g5U9mib2VuTu5smMGvlzOS_cUz2QPKqPQS5G7kH26yWQkCtgDKuaA36F1e5cjo_mvxCdiWCUFJqGSkIMW3ftH4cyumxTjmGAO7Eabp9WdAo0PuYmS38aA94avt9oS0/s1600-h/DSC02071.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aB_bCDqFla5G-g5U9mib2VuTu5smMGvlzOS_cUz2QPKqPQS5G7kH26yWQkCtgDKuaA36F1e5cjo_mvxCdiWCUFJqGSkIMW3ftH4cyumxTjmGAO7Eabp9WdAo0PuYmS38aA94avt9oS0/s640/DSC02071.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Recipe:</span><br />1-1 1/2 lb italian turkey sausage, casing removed<br />1 TBS olive oil<br />1 box frozen spinach<br />1/2 cup pesto<br />1 jar very good pasta sauce<br />1 bag good mozzarella cheese<br />2 bags frozen cheese ravioli, again use the good kind.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span>n a large skillet  heat oil over medium heat. With casing removed, put turkey in pan and break up. Cook through. Set aside.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>haw spinach in microwave. Put spinach in a smooth napped  kitchen towel and squeeze out all the liquid. Put in a small bowl. Add pesto, and stir to incorporate. Set aside.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">U</span>sing a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with tall sides, layer the ingredients. Put 1/3 jar of tomato sauce in the bottom of baking dish and add 1/2 turkey. Place a layer of  frozen ravioli on top of turkey to cover. Make little rows.<br />Put 1/2  the spinach mixture on top of the ravioli. Sprinkle 1/3 bag of cheese. Place a layer of ravioli over the cheese and 1/3 pasta sauce over the ravioli.  Put the remainder of the sausage on top of the pasta sauce. Place another layer of ravioli. Put the remaining spinach mixture on top of the ravioli and 1/3 bag of cheese.<br />Put last row of ravioli on top. Cover with remaining pasta sauce and cheese.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">B</span>ake  for 1 hour. Check this. It should be steaming hot and cheese melted. I made mine in a 9 x 9 baking dish and the time might be a little diffferent.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">R</span>emove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut and serve.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Options:</span><br />There are so many interesting ways you could make this. Try all pesto, vodka sauce or alfredo sauce. How about adding pepperoni, or olives, fresh mozzarella, small meatballs etc. Diced chicken would make it very hardy. I like sliced hard boiled eggs in my lasagna. Adding broccoli instead of spinach would be another option. Recipes like this are very exciting to me. They are more a culinary formula that I can experiment with depending on my mood and what I have on hand.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is really a wonderfully delicious and very easy lasagna. 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Spicy Sausage, Spinach Cheese Ravioli Lasagna

The Easiest Lasagna Ever Made! This recipe has been adapted from one I saw in a magazine (can't remember which one). I was so intrigued by the concept that makes this lasagna. Using a minimum of ingredients and using them very smartly, this lasagna is so tasty and can be embellished to make it your …

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Orchids and Firelight

<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">A Valentine Table For Two:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbB_DH9aBfNqSiYZDWGsZo8iGeI6tkJXHfatHTQu99tVlD0IZ-DTC7llqA7QIDyhKoLy8LxPFAEivXyieq_0FvXYFRluYWV63SjH37_Lk5eCudCQgOaWBBwfWhFVkImk8dLJ94xYIa3s/s1600-h/DSC01929.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNbB_DH9aBfNqSiYZDWGsZo8iGeI6tkJXHfatHTQu99tVlD0IZ-DTC7llqA7QIDyhKoLy8LxPFAEivXyieq_0FvXYFRluYWV63SjH37_Lk5eCudCQgOaWBBwfWhFVkImk8dLJ94xYIa3s/s640/DSC01929.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #eeeeee; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">Valentine</span> and I are having a special dinner. I am not one for going out on a holidays- I think the food is not as good and the tempo rushed. So we are eating in front of the<span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;"> fire</span> at an intimate little table for two.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVlxLmG0Qx244wJIOi8a6tnXuSxCMhXjceyawVacvrKP_rQ_keaECDTI54DScxNRWjSZD-Xg3zkjb1r3pwSyXIY_WussnaSFlk2RYwm0Ral5crc1bJj-MChuwQ78o0gXzYJC9CokN6iU/s1600-h/IMG_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVlxLmG0Qx244wJIOi8a6tnXuSxCMhXjceyawVacvrKP_rQ_keaECDTI54DScxNRWjSZD-Xg3zkjb1r3pwSyXIY_WussnaSFlk2RYwm0Ral5crc1bJj-MChuwQ78o0gXzYJC9CokN6iU/s640/IMG_0306.JPG" width="428" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3u2Ut4XrLqPufrfJUlniz908SEhuq4EHo4Uf-d7SevhAfetGJG811tHTOWezNpOvksNqSsh_6A2mXMC7q74BXgWQ0zVwDQhCnuFO96hQdl03ZmUQbCBHrX3gHQMc7Za-iW3WbZjNk98/s1600-h/DSC01937.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3u2Ut4XrLqPufrfJUlniz908SEhuq4EHo4Uf-d7SevhAfetGJG811tHTOWezNpOvksNqSsh_6A2mXMC7q74BXgWQ0zVwDQhCnuFO96hQdl03ZmUQbCBHrX3gHQMc7Za-iW3WbZjNk98/s640/DSC01937.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he table is set with sentimentality and <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">romace </span>in mind. The china is my wedding china. Noritake <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">White Nile</span>. It has a lovely geometric band of soft color and a stylized <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">orchid</span> off-set in the middle of the plate. I think it is more Art Deco than Egyptian. Many of the elements of the table tonight have a special meaning for my husband and I.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW58laD8Qc-ivkozad1Mf85AvkJwnpbtK8u3rBAweERtZecrQvFDR6JcGotOxAN95M5p-p0oEegZRx33yUMRHfp4abaJsgvjiwAIbAdbrw3rBdfS6WGUMU580rEITnzwMAJEywDRTXeiI/s1600-h/IMG_0309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW58laD8Qc-ivkozad1Mf85AvkJwnpbtK8u3rBAweERtZecrQvFDR6JcGotOxAN95M5p-p0oEegZRx33yUMRHfp4abaJsgvjiwAIbAdbrw3rBdfS6WGUMU580rEITnzwMAJEywDRTXeiI/s640/IMG_0309.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The china has a handpainted gold rim.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQDg-IrUgoC9KDAnF2b4CS4B-UWOOqMmRQKW5zhqozFrAwNJb9UReTR1m7qTPZ7OVE9Do3uXtf2W38M4WLcyA2Ub0qGVegzGNtlaiU9l4zkdDybijTrxlFrGq-XRC57_srCPoh9x0dxA/s1600-h/DSC01975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQDg-IrUgoC9KDAnF2b4CS4B-UWOOqMmRQKW5zhqozFrAwNJb9UReTR1m7qTPZ7OVE9Do3uXtf2W38M4WLcyA2Ub0qGVegzGNtlaiU9l4zkdDybijTrxlFrGq-XRC57_srCPoh9x0dxA/s640/DSC01975.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he tablecloth is a white<span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;"> iridescent</span> organza. It is sheer and light and <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">translucent</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BOPtXj_UhjfSujh2VO2oaBn-jXs5RpEiViwVO37cykECyIs9nkmlwu-hN79vVjWgvQuwFXFOYJMVytbkwzdjo7FeMfIp9b8ibWU2E4_g91H5TP5UHbBMiysPeWnr5IuoFED8BnPpWdg/s1600-h/DSC01926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_BOPtXj_UhjfSujh2VO2oaBn-jXs5RpEiViwVO37cykECyIs9nkmlwu-hN79vVjWgvQuwFXFOYJMVytbkwzdjo7FeMfIp9b8ibWU2E4_g91H5TP5UHbBMiysPeWnr5IuoFED8BnPpWdg/s640/DSC01926.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRh-BDdufDyIG5C4t5dYKMgVaOTG02ar-HQ-F2gYAr08oKTqX5hNADAQi613QCFFT30AetKEuS2xpnwp1wR9G_t0SVi7NxB8NtNB4f3KCNCl6J6bf8Xv_8k2iNFT5EBMka-zfSdNnDcO0/s1600-h/DSC01923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRh-BDdufDyIG5C4t5dYKMgVaOTG02ar-HQ-F2gYAr08oKTqX5hNADAQi613QCFFT30AetKEuS2xpnwp1wR9G_t0SVi7NxB8NtNB4f3KCNCl6J6bf8Xv_8k2iNFT5EBMka-zfSdNnDcO0/s640/DSC01923.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he tablecloth has a <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">shimmery </span>quality in candlelight.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmbh9_7rBnhwWN4v7WSRN07v8UtAlNLeaWuM7PxWU-NLQYvqWtyLuBEuuZCbo2XYm7crs-_93c6QLJ_I2VlQuNI2KddWhNrxo5tAqJshIazgfcULJtLo8-qxFHH5GJju-G3kA2pZpAvE/s1600-h/DSC01943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmbh9_7rBnhwWN4v7WSRN07v8UtAlNLeaWuM7PxWU-NLQYvqWtyLuBEuuZCbo2XYm7crs-_93c6QLJ_I2VlQuNI2KddWhNrxo5tAqJshIazgfcULJtLo8-qxFHH5GJju-G3kA2pZpAvE/s640/DSC01943.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he soft-hued  metalic <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">damask</span> napkins are folded to resemble  flowers. Look for a tutorial soon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">Orchids</span> tucked here and there continue the theme.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfisnMWV-hVWOC3bHGt9pIgZf4_EmNofPSAP2yk3ehmYSUA4vJ-6NqN5BdDMPZkxrlXAE2U2z0eyp6xVURmzsA7rYxDi9O8kNrvXWePPIOwdGCfu_aCOYzuXxc_Jf2h_dr027IjkeN1zY/s1600-h/DSC01928.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfisnMWV-hVWOC3bHGt9pIgZf4_EmNofPSAP2yk3ehmYSUA4vJ-6NqN5BdDMPZkxrlXAE2U2z0eyp6xVURmzsA7rYxDi9O8kNrvXWePPIOwdGCfu_aCOYzuXxc_Jf2h_dr027IjkeN1zY/s640/DSC01928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he centerpiece is a <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">silver champagne bucket</span>, another wedding gift. It sat in my cupboard and only came out on special occasions. While on a trip to Savannah I found this fabulous way of using it all year long. By filling it with an orchid and spanish moss, it gains the <span style="color: white; font-size: x-large;">center</span> of attention in my foyer- now moved to be the <span style="color: #f3f3f3; font-size: x-large;">star</span> of my Valentine table. 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Orchids and Firelight

A Valentine Table For Two:My Valentine and I are having a special dinner. I am not one for going out on a holidays- I think the food is not as good and the tempo rushed. So we are eating in front of the fire at an intimate little table for two.The table is set with sentimentality and romace in mind.…

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