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 I always thought that a breakfast cookie would be a good idea, so I found this recipe on foodnetwork.com . It's from Ellie Krieger. Adapted from: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/breakfast-cookies-recipe/index.html   Ingredients 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (I used whole-wheat flour) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup (1 small jar) strained carrot baby food ( I used unsweetened apple sauce instead) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup bran cereal flakes 1/3 cup raisins 1/3 cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes, until fragrant and chopped Directions    1. Place oven rack in the center of your oven and preheat it to 350 degrees F. Get out a non-sti...

My sister told me about this shrimp recipe from epicurious.com .  It's originally from Indian Home Cooking by Suvir Saran and Stephanie Lyness. Adapted from:   http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mangalore-Fried-Shrimp-230960 Ingredients 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ( I bought frozen shrimp.) 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp mustard powder 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 4 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds or black mustard seeds ( I used cumin seeds.) 6 fresh or 10 frozen curry leaves, torn into pieces (I didn't use these.) 3 Tbs finely chopped scallion ( I didn't use these either.) Salt to taste ( I didn't need to add any salt.) Directions   1. If you buy frozen shrimp, make sure they thaw out for a while in a bowl of cold water. Then rinse the shrimp and pat them dry on paper towels.  2. Put the shrimp in a bowl and add the cayenne, turmeric, mustard powder, and lemon juice. Stir to coat the shrimp evenly with ...

Here's a great recipe that I found on foodnetwork.com from Barefoot Contessa. It's very simple! Adapted from:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/parmesan-chicken-recipe/index.html Ingredients 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt  1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 extra-large eggs 1 Tbs water 1 1/4 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean, plus extra for serving Unsalted butter Olive Oil  Salad greens for 6, washed and dry 1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette, recipe follows nocoupons Directions   1. Pound the chicken breasts until they are 1/4-inch thick with a meat mallet or a rolling pin. 2. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 Tbs of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. 3. Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture, then dip bo...

I love a good homemade soup, especially chicken noodle soup! This chicken noodle soup hits the spot on a cold winter day. If you don't like dill, just omit it, or add less. I found it on foodnetwork.com from the Neelys. It yields 6-8 servings. I doubled the recipe so we could have leftovers. Adapted from:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/mama-jeans-chicken-noodle-soup-recipe/index.html Ingredients   2 Tbs butter 1 Tbs olive oil 1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped 3 Tbs all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken stock  1 bay leaf  Dash of hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) Dash of Worchestershire sauce  2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed into bite-size pieces 4 oz egg noodles, about 1 cup 8 oz frozen peas 1/4 cup freshly c...

My favorite fish is salmon, so I thought this would be a great recipe to add to my collection! I found it on epicurious.com and it's originally from Bon Appetit. You could also make this with just the salmon and pistachio pistou. Adapted from:  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Salmon-with-Snap-Peas-Yellow-Peppers-and-Dill-Pistachio-Pistou-354297 ) Ingredients   1/3 cup chopped fresh dill 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (approximately 2) 1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios or almonds, toasted in the oven, finely chopped 1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 Tbs pistachio oil or extra-virgin olive oil 2 yellow bell peppers or orange bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 lb  sugar snap peas, trimmed, strings removed (I usually get these in the frozen food section.) 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup water 4, 6-ounce salmon fillets Directions   1. Mix dill, green onions, pistachios, and 1/4 cup of oil in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt an...

This is a little twist on the original chicken pot pie. I adapted this recipe from Alton Brown on the Food Network website.  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/curry-chicken-pot-pie-recipe/index.html Ingredients 4 cups frozen vegetable mix (peas, carrots, corn) 1 to 2 Tbs olive oil 3 Tbs butter 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 3 Tbs flour 1 tsp curry power (sometimes I omit this) 2 Tbs dried parsley 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 package puff pastry (you can find this in the frozen food section) Directions   * Make sure you have cooked chicken before you start. * 1. First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Toss some frozen vegetables with vegetable oil and spread them evenly onto a cookie sheet. Place them into the oven and cook until they are golden brown. 3. In a saute pan, heat 1 Tbs of butter then add the onion and celery. Heat until the on...

I love fudge! It makes me think about getting fudge on Macinac Island from Ryba's! (Mine wasn't as good as theirs, but it was still yummy!) I found this Peanut Butter Fudge recipe from Alton Brown on the Food Network website. Yes, I know that fudge isn't healthy, but it's sooo tasty! Adapted from:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/peanut-butter-fudge-recipe/index.html Ingredients 8 ounces unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound powdered sugar Directions  1. Combine butter and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. 2. Microwave the bowl on high for 2 minutes. 3. Stir the mixture and microwave it again on high for 2 more minutes. 4. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar to the mixture and stir with a wooden spoon. 5. After the mixture becomes hard to stir, spread the mixture into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. 6....