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term="cinnamon"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cookies"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="dumplings"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="nutella"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="palmiers"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="puff pastry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="red bean paste"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="strudels"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="treats"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Valentine&#39;s Day"/><title type='text'>Red Bean Puff Pastries</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Happy Chinese New Year and Happy (Belated) Valentine&#39;s Day! &amp;nbsp;Last weekend, I drove down to Vancouver to spend Chinese New Year with family. &amp;nbsp;It was such a wonderful trip! &amp;nbsp;Yes, I drove all by myself with the three kiddies. &amp;nbsp;It was about 5-6 hour trip. &amp;nbsp;We had great music, the weather was gorgeous and the road conditions were clear.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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4. <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSLF5-gAtBk/USGDEU5oimI/AAAAAAAAGe0/3s80u8m54tY/s1600/DSC_9832_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSLF5-gAtBk/USGDEU5oimI/AAAAAAAAGe0/3s80u8m54tY/s640/DSC_9832_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
5. <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Bean Palmiers (middle) and Dumplings (right)</td></tr>
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8. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday, it was "Everyone's Birthday".  Day 7 of the Chinese New Year Celebrations.   Chinese New Year is a 15 day celebration, where traditions dictate certain days for different activities.  We had another feast.  </span><br />
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11. <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HodDtWIus4k/USGFHykKvuI/AAAAAAAAGfA/d8Rw9c8MHlA/s1600/DSC_9842_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HodDtWIus4k/USGFHykKvuI/AAAAAAAAGfA/d8Rw9c8MHlA/s640/DSC_9842_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
12. <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red bean pastries:  braided strudels, palmiers, dumplings and twists.</td></tr>
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15. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For dessert, I was inspired by traditional Chinese style deep fried dumplings with a sweet filling.  At a large chain Asian grocery store, they were filled with coconut, sugar and peanuts.  My grandmother always made them filled with red bean paste. </span><br />
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17. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instead of deep-frying dumpling dough, I decided to use store bought puff pastry dough filled with red bean paste.  It was so much fun to play around with puff pastry!  </span><br />
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22. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At my local grocery store, you can find frozen puff pastry in the frozen pie crust section.  I bought the red bean paste at an Asian grocery store.  I have also made red bean paste by cooking some dried aduki beans, mashing it up and then sweeten to taste, much like this <a href="http://www.tastehongkong.com/recipes/homemade-sweet-red-azuki-bean-paste-chunky-and-smooth/" target="_blank">recipe</a>.   </span><br />
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24. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't have red bean paste on hand?  You can use cinnamon sugar (3 Tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon), your favourite jam, chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella), or anything your heart desires!  This is the beauty of puff pastry:  you can be as creative as you like with the filling of your choice!</span><br />
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26. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean (Heart) Palmiers</b></span><br />
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29. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBYSKyC-AeU/USGgCqDc18I/AAAAAAAAGiY/2zU3ggfbosA/s1600/DSC_0079_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BBYSKyC-AeU/USGgCqDc18I/AAAAAAAAGiY/2zU3ggfbosA/s640/DSC_0079_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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31. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread red bean paste in a thin layer on a square piece of puff pastry.  Don't worry about being exact.  I made 6"x 6" for tiny and cute little cookies. </span><br />
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34. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHxeh3A7uks/USGg75_MiCI/AAAAAAAAGik/Zbl8uhBn8CY/s1600/DSC_0081_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sHxeh3A7uks/USGg75_MiCI/AAAAAAAAGik/Zbl8uhBn8CY/s640/DSC_0081_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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36. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roll both sides to the centre of the square.   Make sure both rolls are equal in size.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's not perfect, but it's still fun!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Slice each cookie in 1/4" thick slices with a sharp knife.  </span><br />
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39. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQMXo30qGqA/USGmEF_E1kI/AAAAAAAAGjw/KW4hE21T16I/s1600/DSC_0087_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aQMXo30qGqA/USGmEF_E1kI/AAAAAAAAGjw/KW4hE21T16I/s640/DSC_0087_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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41. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I tried to make them heart shaped.  I pinched the bottom part together and made each "half" look more like a heart.  </span><br />
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44. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-stxOD2wBLEs/USGnISrHePI/AAAAAAAAGj8/AkKjDHbHth4/s1600/DSC_0104_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-stxOD2wBLEs/USGnISrHePI/AAAAAAAAGj8/AkKjDHbHth4/s640/DSC_0104_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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46. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They didn't really look like hearts, but that was OK.  They were so yummy! </span><br />
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48. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean Crossover Braided Strudels</b></span><br />
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51. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVxLxcwaKV8/USGu4lPTZlI/AAAAAAAAGmI/zAtIyZkF2dM/s1600/DSC_9809_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TVxLxcwaKV8/USGu4lPTZlI/AAAAAAAAGmI/zAtIyZkF2dM/s640/DSC_9809_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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53. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut a rectangle of desired size. In the middle of the rectangle, spread or pipe a strip of red bean paste (or desired filling) down the length.  On both sides of the filling, make 1/4" slanted cuts cuts down.  Take each strip and cross over the filling, alternating sides like a braid.   I forgot to make measurements of the rectangles I cut, but the method is quite straightforward.  Brush with egg wash (optional) for golden colour and bake for about 10 minutes or until golden.   </span><br />
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58. <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red Bean Puff Pastry Twists</span></b><br />
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63. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread a thin layer of red bean paste on a rectangle sheet (I made 6" x 12").   Cut strips 1/4" to 1/2" apart. </span><br />
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68. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twist each strip around to get the spiral effect and place on a cookie sheet.  Bake around 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.  </span><br />
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73. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Red Bean Puff Pastry "Gok Jai" Dumplings</b></span><br />
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76. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0NoTjBa-RU/USG36XIpYzI/AAAAAAAAGsE/kozRA3ObdZY/s1600/DSC_0098_edited-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0NoTjBa-RU/USG36XIpYzI/AAAAAAAAGsE/kozRA3ObdZY/s640/DSC_0098_edited-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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78. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My grandmother used to make deep fried sweet chewy dumplings for Chinese New Year.  I remember how she used her wok to deep fry these pieces of nostalgia.  She is approaching 90 years young with macular degeneration (no central vision).  She doesn't cook anymore and I miss her feasts.  </span><br />
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80. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using puff pastry, I tried to make similar shaped dumplings.  They were the same size as a perogy.  No, it didn't taste the same, but still delicious.  I'll bet children will look back at Chinese New Year with the same nostalgia when I make this again.    </span><br />
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86. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These were a hit!  My son ate at least 4 of these last night in one sitting!  He proclaimed that they were "SO GOOD!"</span></div>
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88. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Red Bean Puff Pastries</span><br />
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90. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 400g package frozen puff pastry, thawed*</span><br />
91. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup (approximate) red bean paste, chocolate hazelnut spread, cinnamon brown sugar mix (3 Tbsp sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)</span><br />
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94. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*The amounts of these ingredients are approximate.  Be as creative as you like with your choice of filling and just go with it!  </span><br />
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96. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven 400F.  Dust work surface with flour.  Roll thawed puff pastry thin, about 1/8" to 1/4" thickness, in a square or rectangle shape.  I was able to roll it 1/8" (2mm) thin.  The thinner you roll, the more pastries you can make.  </span><br />
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98. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spread red bean paste (or desired filling) thinly with a knife or spatula.  Cut and shape pastries as desired.  Brush with egg wash for golden colour.  </span><br />
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100. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bake in oven for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.  Cool on rack.  Store in airtight container. </span><br />
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102. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftover red bean paste can be easily frozen and re-used again.  </span><br />
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104. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://whataboutsecondbreakfast.blogspot.ca/2009/09/cinnamon-sugar-puff-pastry-twists.html" target="_blank">What About Second Breakfast?: Cinnamon Sugar Puff Pastry Twists</a>  </span><br />
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111. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Chinese New Year!  </span></div>
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113. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wishing you all Good Health, Happiness and Prosperity in the Year of the Snake!  </span></div>
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115. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think these pastries almost look like a snake!  </span></div>
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121. past few weeks, I have baked over 350 Christmas mini donuts!  This month, I </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">have
122. brought a batch of 70 mini donuts to a few Christmas parties.  They are bite sized, very cute and easy for little kiddies to eat.  Even if the
123. children do not like them, there is very little to waste.  Each pan
124. only takes about 5 minutes to bake and they cool very quick.</span><br />
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138. my son had a small gift exchange and we had to bring 22 small gifts
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154. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I made a slight variation of my <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/03/baked-mini-donuts.html" target="_blank">mini donut recipe</a>.  I omitted the nutmeg and used buttermilk instead.  When I ran out of buttermilk, I used 1 Tbsp lemon juice and 3/4 cup milk.  These made the mini donuts very fluffy and moist.  I filled the batter into a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 12 round circular tip.   It took a mere minutes to pipe the batter in 4 mini donut pans.  </span></div>
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164. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Vanilla Christmas Mini Donuts</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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168. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup white sugar (I use 1/3 cup brown sugar & 1/3 cup white)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons baking powder</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon salt</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 milk with 1 Tbsp lemon juice</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs, beaten</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tablespoons melted butter</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br /><br /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini donut pan. </span></span><br /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat together. </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Add melted butter.  MIx until well blended.</span><br /><br /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fill each donut cup approximately 1/2 full. Bake about 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until donuts spring back when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan. </span></span></div>
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172. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Decorate with melted chocolate or candy melts and sprinkles, as desired.</span><br /><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fluffy-cake-doughnuts" rel="nofollow" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com: Fluffy Cake Doughnuts</a></span></span></div>
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189. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last weekend, she had her birthday party and we celebrated with <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/02/chocolate-oreo-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes</a>.  Today is the actual day of her birthday and quite frankly, I am a little tired of baking cakes and cupcakes.  I had been baking cakes and cupcakes for Baby's birthday (last month), Hubby's birthday (2 weeks ago) and Nessa's birthday (last weekend).  I think we are starting to get tired of birthday cake(s)!  </span><br />
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191. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a change, I'll make PIE.  Pie is special.  I bake pies for special occasions and holidays. Why not birthdays?  I'm sure there are people who will attest that a home made pie from scratch is made with 100% love. Love is the secret ingredient in my cooking and baking.  </span><br />
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193. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since it is Nessa's birthday, it is her turn to bring something for her Snack Day.  I thought that mini apple pies would be great for sharing at school! </span><br />
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195. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This recipe can be easily changed to gluten-free and vegan... or not.  At least there is this option for those with dietary or ethical considerations.  </span><br />
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197. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, they are a little more work than making one big pie.  I'll be honest.  They were downright tedious.  I did not like rolling out pie dough and cutting out 24 little circles of dough for my mini-cupcake pan. Maybe it's because I was running out of steam by the end of the day.  But for my Nessa, she is worth it. How often do you turn 5?  The smile on her face when she shares her little pies with her friends will make it all worthwhile.  </span><br />
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199. <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Mini Apple Pies</span><br />
200. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>makes 24 mini cupcake sized pies</i></span><br />
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202. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 your <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/basic-buttery-pie-crust.html" target="_blank">favourite double crust pie</a>, <a href="http://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2011/10/perfect-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe.html" target="_blank">gluten-free</a> or store bought</span></span><br />
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204. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 apples, cored, finely chopped (about 1/4-inch pieces)</span></span><br />
205. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 Tbsp sugar</span></span><br />
206. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 Tbsp all-purpose flour</span></span><br />
207. <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</span></span><br />
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210. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 425F.  Roll out pastry on floured work surface and cut out round </span><br />
211. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">circles with a large round cookie cutter or glass cup.  Gather up the scraps and reroll the rounds. </span><br />
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215. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a large bowl, mix sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.  Stir in apples until well mixed.  Spoon into pastry-lined muffin cups.  Cut butter into small pieces; sprinkle over filling.  Top with pastry.  Brush with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar.  </span><br />
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217. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Adapted from Betty Crocker's <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/mini-apple-pies/6e58575f-b29e-4a8a-b1b7-ad2879d431a2" target="_blank">Mini Apple Pies</a></span><br />
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223. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy 5th Birthday, my dear sweet Nessa!  We are so happy to have you in our family.</span></div>
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231. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lately, I have been having some health issues and bad acne.  To change things up, I decided to go soy, dairy, egg, chocolate (gasp!), and gluten-free for 6 weeks.  I'm happy to say that I've gotten used to my regime and am embracing the other delicious foods I can enjoy!</span></div>
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239. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to tackle the classic Thanksgiving favourite:  pumpkin pie.  First the crust had to be gluten and butter free.  Thanks to all the wonderful resources on the net, I lucked out with a <a href="http://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2011/10/perfect-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe.html" target="_blank">delicious gluten-free crust </a> made with a blend of rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, sweet rice flour and xanthan gum.  In the world of gluten-free baking, this is a very standard mix of ingredients.  There is a science behind gluten-free baking where all the qualities of each different flour/starch combine to mimic wheat.  It was PERFECT on the first try!  The crust was flaky, crispy and it held the pumpkin filling beautifully.  </span></div>
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243. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next, the pumpkin pie filling had to be butter, milk and egg free.  I found an amazing one that all the kiddies loved and asked for breakfast the next day!  Again, the hard part is to find substitutes to replace the binding of eggs (use of cornstarch) and the creaminess of milk (use of coconut or almond milk).  The filling was very easy to whip up.  </span></div>
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247. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also take into consideration that this will not be exactly like the "regular ones", but still a very delicious dessert.  It will be one that everyone would like to try out of curiosity and then be pleasantly surprised at how yummy it is.  </span></div>
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253. <span style="color: #333333;"><br /><br /><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Classic Vegan Pumpkin Pie</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Bitstream Charter', serif; line-height: 24px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1 - 8-inch or 9-inch unbaked pie crust (<a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/basic-buttery-pie-crust.html" target="_blank">wheat</a>, <a href="http://simplygluten-free.com/blog/2011/10/perfect-gluten-free-pie-crust-recipe.html" target="_blank">gluten-free</a> or storebought)</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">2 cups pureed pumpkin (or one 15-oz can)</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1 cup plain nondairy milk (soy, almond, coconut)* </span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">3/4 cup sugar (</span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #274e13;">I used 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup white</span></span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">)</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">2 1/2 – 3 Tbsp cornstarch (</span><span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="color: #274e13;">I used 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch and 1 Tbsp cornstarch</span></span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">)</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1 tsp cinnamon</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1/2 tsp ground ginger</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1/2 tsp salt</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1/4 tsp ground cloves</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (or freshly grated nutmeg, just estimate!)</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 24px;">vegan whipped topping, if desired**</span></span></div>
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256. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine pumpkin, non-dairy milk, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and spices in a large bowl, and mix very well with an electric mixer (alternatively, you can combine these ingredients in a blender). Pour into unbaked pastry shell, and bake for about 60 minutes. The pie will still be jiggly when you take it out of the oven, but it will firm up as it cools. Cool completely on a cooling rack, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving. Serve chilled and top with vegan whipped topping if desired.</span></div>
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283. What a contrast nowadays!  I guess I got tired of Asian food and wanted branch out.  Rhubarb is not what we ate growing up.  I have two rhubarb plants in my garden and this season, I have harvested and frozen enough to last the year!  It's mid-August and in my rural BC town, my rhubarb plants are still producing!  After playing around with <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/strawberry-rhubarb-pie.html" target="_blank">Strawberry Rhubarb pie</a>, I wanted to try a lower sugar version of Strawberry Rhubarb crisp.    </div>
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296. This basic recipe uses whole wheat flour and half the amount of sugar compared to conventional recipes.  It got rave reviews in our household!  The kiddies wanted it for breakfast the next day.  I was worried that it would be too sour, but it wasn't for us.  Our strawberries were sweet, so that helped.  <br />
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298. For fun, I also made this gluten-free with great results.  Oats can be contaminated with gluten during processing, so if you are serving oats to guests who are gluten-sensitive, make sure they are certified gluten-free on the package.  <br />
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300. Instead of using whole wheat flour to thicken the filling, I mixed in chia seeds and arrowroot starch.  I bought a few scoops of chia seeds from the bulk organic section my grocery store to try.  Apparently, it has great thickening properties, extra fibre, and plant omega-3s, like flaxseed, according to <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/ask-a-health-expert/are-flaxseed-or-chia-seeds-better-for-me/article4371817/" target="_blank">the Globe and Mail</a>.   I like to try different kinds of food... sometimes it's healthy...sometimes not!  <br />
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326. 3 Tbsp whole wheat flour or cornstarch <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 2 Tbsp arrowroot starch) </span></div>
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344. 3 cups quartered strawberries</div>
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346. 3 cups diced rhubarb <span style="color: #274e13;">(about 1/4-1/2-inch chunks or about 1.5cm)</span></div>
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348. 1/4 tsp cinnamon</div>
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352. <br />
353. Topping:</div>
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355. 2/3 cup rolled oats<span style="color: #274e13;"> (I will try quinoa flakes next time!)</span></div>
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357. <span itemprop="name">1/3 cup brown sugar, packed <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used 1/4 cup)</span></span></div>
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359. <span itemprop="name">1/4 cup whole wheat flour<span style="color: #274e13;"> (or your fave gluten-free baking mix*)</span></span></div>
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361. <span itemprop="name">1 Tbsp butter, melted <span style="color: #274e13;">(I needed to use 3Tbsp melted butter with the gluten-free flour)</span></span><br />
362. <span itemprop="name">dash of cinnamon </span><br />
363. <br />
364. Mix first 5 ingredients for the fruit base.  Pour and spread evenly in a 2.5qt/L dish.<br />
365. <br />
366. Mix topping ingredients, spread evenly over the fruit base.<br /><br />Bake at 350F for 45 - 55 minutes until bubbly.<br /><br />Serve warm or at room temperature.  With ice cream is good too.  <span itemprop="name"> </span><br />
367. <span itemprop="name"><br /></span>
368. <span itemprop="name">- Adapted from <a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=59390" target="_blank">SparkRecipes: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp</a></span><br />
369. <br />
370. *As for the gluten-free baking mix, I tried  <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/gf-all_purpose-baking-flour.html" target="_blank">Bob's Red Mill Gluten-free All-purpose flour mix</a>
371. for a different recipe and I didn't like it.  It had a strong (nasty)
372. aftertaste, due to the bean flour added to it.  To salvage this, I used 2
373. Tbsp of Bob's GF flour, 1 Tbsp rice flour, 1/2 Tbsp tapioca starch and
374. 1/2 Tbsp potato starch to make up 1/4 cup flour.  Gluten-free flour
375. mixes usually have a combination of rice flour, tapioca and potato
376. starches. <br />
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384.  We served our strawberry rhubarb crisp with homemade <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/03/ben-jerrys-mint-oreo-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">vanilla bean ice cream</a>. YUM!</div>
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387. <span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></div>
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402. In my small town, we have several small coffee shops and a Tim Horton's.  It is a treat for us to go out for coffee.  With the warm summer weather, iced coffee is a wonderful, refreshing treat but the price tag is not!  I remember paying at least CAD$3.50 for a medium cup.  I think making this at home would be economical for a group of mommies at a playdate! <br />
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408. In general, I hate waste.  As an experiment, I refrigerated leftover morning coffee in a glass pyrex container.  The next day, I reheated it and enjoyed it.  My taste buds were not perceptive enough to notice a difference between today's and yesterday's home brew so I save leftover coffee now.  Hubby is the same.  One hot day, I decided to throw some ice cubes, milk and sweetener in some leftover coffee I had in the fridge and the rest is history.  I've read that some people complain about the bitterness and oxidation of coffee, etc.  It doesn't bother us.  Everybody's palate is different!  </div>
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412. To last a few days, I brew a strong pot of coffee, cool it down, and pour it in a nice pitcher for the fridge.  Serve with ice, your milk of choice and your sweetener of choice.  The ice cubes will dilute the cold coffee, so you may want to make your pot of coffee stronger.  For us, we are OK with a weaker iced coffee.  I don't need so much caffeine in the afternoon. You can even freeze your leftover coffee in ice cubes but I didn't want to stain my white ice cube tray. </div>
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416. Looking online, there is the <a href="http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2012/05/how-to-cold-brew-coffee.html" target="_blank">"cold brew" method of making iced coffee</a>,
417. where you steep the coffee grounds in cold water for 8-24 hours, filter
418. out the grounds and keep this concentrate in the fridge. But for this
419. busy mom, I haven't felt the need to make it this way (yet).</div>
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430. <div style="text-align: left;">
431. <span style="font-size: large;">Homemade Iced Coffee</span></div>
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436. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Cooled strong pot of coffee (1 1/2 to double strength,  if preferred)</span></span></div>
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438. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Ice</span></span></div>
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440. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Milk or cream of your choice </span></span></div>
441. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
442. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">- Sweetener of your choice or simple syrup (below) </span></span></div>
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446. Make your normal or a stronger pot of coffee.  Let cool and transfer cooled coffee in a container and store in refrigerator.  Serve with ice,  milk of your choice and sweetener of your choice.  Enjoy. </div>
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450. Out of curiosity, I made a <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/super-simple-syrup-10000001940919/" target="_blank">simple syrup</a> in the microwave, as I have heard that it dissolves better in iced coffee than white sugar.  Simple syrup is 2 parts sugar dissolved in 1 part water. </div>
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455. <br />
456. <span style="font-size: large;">Microwave Simple Syrup</span></div>
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460. 1 part water (e.g. 1/2 cup water)</div>
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462. 2 parts sugar (e.g. 1 cup white sugar)</div>
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466. Microwave 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe 2-cup glass measuring cup at
467. HIGH 1 minute or until very hot. Stir in sugar; stir 20
468. seconds. Microwave at HIGH 30 seconds; stir until sugar is dissolved and
469. mixture is clear. Microwave another 30 seconds if needed.  Be careful not to boil this mixture over.  Cover and chill until ready to use. Store in an
470. airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 month.</div>
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474. - Adapted from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/super-simple-syrup-10000001940919/" target="_blank">Southern Living's Super Simple Syrup</a><br />
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477. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1k_3scKkr1k/UCsAL8lnVMI/AAAAAAAAEPE/jYQhEc5qxC8/s1600/DSC_7292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1k_3scKkr1k/UCsAL8lnVMI/AAAAAAAAEPE/jYQhEc5qxC8/s640/DSC_7292.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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480.  <span style="font-size: small;">I have a cool carafe of iced coffee in the refrigerator.  Feel free to drop by for a glass! </span></div>
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484. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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487. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-boPsDTmS1VA/UBr052Ibb2I/AAAAAAAAEMc/rzS1mLK0ALQ/s1600/DSC_7150.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-boPsDTmS1VA/UBr052Ibb2I/AAAAAAAAEMc/rzS1mLK0ALQ/s640/DSC_7150.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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491. I am very happy with my rhubarb plants this year.  So far, I managed to freeze a bunch of rhubarb for later use, where I normally make strawberry rhubarb coffee cake from an old 1970's recipe book.  My latest challenge is making strawberry rhubarb pie.</div>
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495. Yesterday, I harvested about 3lbs, which means I have plenty of rhubarb to play around with!  My last strawberry rhubarb pie was a tasty hot mess. It looked gorgeous when I pulled it out of the oven, but was very watery when I tried to serve it.  My children and husband were so gracious and kind. They declared it to be the tastiest strawberry rhubarb pie they had.  </div>
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499. I found a simple recipe from <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/07/easy-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe.html" target="_blank">Serious Eats</a> with a trick to keep the pie from being too watery.  It says to add 1/4 cup of sugar to the cut rhubarb and strawberries, let it sit for an hour or so and then drain the liquid off.  (I saved the drained strawberry rhubarb juices and added some club soda for a neat refreshing drink!).</div>
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503. I used 3 cups of strawberries and 3 cups of rhubarb for my pie and drained a little over 1/4 cup of excess liquid!</div>
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511. Next, the recipe uses tapioca or cornstarch but I wanted to try instant tapioca.  I bought a few scoops of it from the bulk food section of my supermarket.  The brand name is Minute Tapioca, but for over $3/box, I thought I'll try out a few scoops for pennies instead.  </div>
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519. I wasn't sure if the instant tapioca would dissolve properly in the pie, so let it sit with the fruit and sugar for 10-15 minutes to soften the tapioca grains. </div>
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527. hehehe, I like making "rustic" imperfect pies with thick crusts.  It's hard to concentrate when the kids were hovering around me.  I put it in the oven at 400F for 15 minutes, then turned it down to 350F for another 30-40 minutes.  </div>
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535. Boy, was it a juicy pie!  Not very pretty but it only means that I need more practice!  I didn't put a pan underneath to catch the drips, so some of the juices bubbled over and made a little mess on the bottom of my oven.  The instant tapioca thickened the juices nicely.  The hardest part was waiting for the pie to cool and for the filling to set nicely.  I made this at lunchtime so it would be ready to serve after dinner.</div>
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543. It was not runny at all!  Success!!!  The pie was very tasty but an extra tablespoon or 2 of sugar would be good, since some sugar was lost in the drained liquid.  If the rhubarb did not exude so much liquid, then less sugar would be lost. My kiddies enjoyed this so much they wanted pie for breakfast!  I think this method would also work for frozen strawberries and frozen rhubarb.  Still work in progress but at least it is a yummy adventure!</div>
544. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
545. <br /></div>
546. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
547. <span style="font-size: large;">Strawberry Rhubarb Pie</span></div>
548. <br />
549. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
550. <span class="ingredient">One recipe of your <a href="http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/basic-buttery-pie-crust.html" target="_blank">favourite double-crust pie dough</a>  </span></div>
551. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
552. <span class="ingredient">3 cups sliced strawberries</span><br /><span class="ingredient">3 cups rhubarb, cut in 1/2-inch pieces</span><br /><span class="ingredient">3/4 cup sugar (or less/more to taste), divided</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">(If more than 1/4 cup juices drained, add extra 2 Tbsp with the cornstarch)</span><br /><span class="ingredient">4 tablespoons cornstarch or tapioca starch</span> <span style="color: #274e13;">(I used instant tapioca)</span><br /><span class="ingredient">egg wash (1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water)</span><br /><span class="ingredient">turbinado sugar for sprinkling (optional)</span></div>
553. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
554. <br /></div>
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556. Preheat oven to 400° F. Core and quarter strawberries. Chop rhubarb into 1/2 inch pieces. </div>
557. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
558. <br /></div>
559. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
560. Toss strawberries and rhubarb together with 1/4 cup of sugar, and allow
561. them to macerate (the sugar will begin to break down the fruit,
562. releasing some liquid) for 20 minutes.</div>
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564. <br /></div>
565. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
566. Drain off excess liquid from the strawberry mixture using a china cap or strainer. </div>
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568. <br /></div>
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570. Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch or tapioca starch. Add the sugar mixture to fruit mixture. Stir well until all of the starch has dissolved.  Pour filling into prepared, chilled dough shaped in a pie plate.</div>
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572. <br /></div>
573. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
574. Place the chilled, rolled top crust over the filling. Trim the edges and
575. crimp as desired. Cut slits or patterns in the top with a sharp pairing
576. knife. Chill for 20 minutes before baking. </div>
577. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
578. <br /></div>
579. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
580. Apply egg wash to the top of the pie and, if you'd like, sprinkle with
581. turbinado sugar. </div>
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583. <br /></div>
584. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
585. Bake for 15 minutes at 400F, then reduce temperature to 350F and bake
586. for an additional 25 to 30 minutes.  Bake until the top is a deep golden brown and filling is bubbling in the center.  Allow pie to cool for several hours before serving.</div>
587. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
588. <br /></div>
589. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
590. - Adapted from <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/07/easy-strawberry-rhubarb-pie-recipe.html" target="_blank">Serious Eats: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie </a></div>
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596. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
597. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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603. Pie crust has been something I was never able to make ever since I moved to 100 Mile House.  When I lived in Vancouver, it was never a problem.  Years later, I finally had my "A-ha!" moment and realized that humidity was a big factor.  In 100 Mile, the humidity is much drier than Vancouver, so the flour's moisture content plays a big role.    </div>
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613. My problem was that my dough always came out very tough and rock hard!  The culprit was too much water, hence a hard, tough crust.  Normally, I dumped some of the water to the flour, mixed it around for a few seconds and kept adding water til it stuck together.  </div>
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617. For some reason, I realized that I had to be more patient when incorporating water in the crust. What worked for me is to add 4Tbsp cold water first
618. and mix with a fork for <b>at least 15-20 seconds </b>to make sure the flour absorbs the water properly.  Then add cold water 1 Tbsp at a time, tossing the mixture around for at least 10-15 seconds before adding the next tablespoon water until shaggy bits of dough formed.  If the shaggy dough bits stick together when you squeeze it with your fingers then the dough has enough water.  I never did that before and ended up adding considerably more water than the recipe called for, which led to a tough, hard crust. </div>
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621. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
622. I figured that basic pie crust recipe from the Crisco shortening box was a good start.  There are
623. good crust recipes out there that use egg ,vinegar, more fat and
624. flour.  I didn't want to waste any more ingredients if my crust turned out to be another disaster!  I like to use a
625. combination of both butter and shortening.  It is personal preference
626. and taste.  I love the taste of butter in pie crusts and the texture of
627. shortening in the crust.  I think you could interchange your favourite
628. pie fat in this recipe.  I'll try coconut oil when I run out of shortening. </div>
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638. <br /></div>
639. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
640. <span style="font-size: large;">Basic Buttery Pie Crust</span><br />
641. </div>
642. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
643. - Adapted from the recipe on the Crisco shortening box</div>
644. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
645.  </div>
646. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
647. 2 cups all-purpose flour</div>
648. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
649. 1/4 tsp salt</div>
650. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
651. 3 Tbsp sugar </div>
652. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
653. 1/2 cup butter</div>
654. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
655. 1/4 cup shortening</div>
656. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
657. 4-8 tablespoon ice cold water (<span style="color: #274e13;">I needed 8 Tbsp)</span></div>
658. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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660. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
661. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
662.                    Blend flour, sugar
663. and salt in medium bowl.  Cut in shortening (and butter) using pastry blender (or 2 knives) until all flour is
664. blended in to form coarse crumbs with pea-size chunks. </span></div>
665. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
666. <br /></div>
667. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
668. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Sprinkle with 4 Tbsp (60mL) ice cold water over flour mixture.  </span>Using
669. a fork, stir and draw flour from bottom of bowl to the top; press
670. chunks down to bottom of bowl with fork.  Add more water by the
671. tablespoon, mixing until dough holds together.  <span style="color: #274e13;">This is when the shaggy bits of dough holds together when you squeeze it.  </span> </div>
672. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
673. <br /></div>
674. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
675. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Divide
676. dough in half, one ball slightly larger than the other.  Flatten ball
677. into 1/2 inch (1.5cm) thick disks, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30
678. minutes or up to 2 days. (or throw it in the freezer for later use).</span></div>
679. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
680. <br /></div>
681. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
682. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place larger disk of dough on lightly floured work surface.  With floured rolling pin, roll dough outward from centre into circle 1 inch wider than pie plate.  Transfer dough into pie plate without stretching and trim evening around plate.  Fill unbaked pie crust according to recipe.  </span></div>
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685. </span></div>
686. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
687. Roll top pie crust; lift onto filled pie.   Trim dough to 3/4-inch overhang; fold top crust under bottom dough edge.  Press edges together and flute.  Cut slits in top crust.  Bake according to recipe directions.  </div>
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695. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">YUM!  I like the sides of my crust thick. With the butter, the thick part has a shortbread-like crunch that is addictive.  I didn't realize that pie making is so subjective!  </span></div>
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703. &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Enjoy! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/4059717530732054380/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/basic-buttery-pie-crust.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/4059717530732054380'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/4059717530732054380'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/08/basic-buttery-pie-crust.html' title='Basic Buttery Pie Crust'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6j61U1Y9DNs/UBrGGlYJETI/AAAAAAAAELY/GLIs43ELnOI/s72-c/DSC_6844.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-1253515277362322595</id><published>2012-07-11T17:46:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-07-11T17:46:00.105-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="condensed milk"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="jello"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="squares"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="summer"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="treats"/><title type='text'>Broken Glass Jello</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Since school is out for summer holidays, I thought it would be fun to have Jello as a summer treat!&amp;nbsp; Some people may turn their noses up at Jello, but I adore the stuff.&amp;nbsp; The classic jiggly, gummy texture and bright colours bring me back to my own childhood.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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705. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
706. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2kUAfjL1Yk0/T_4DrcF5biI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/iyukK87gw9Y/s1600/DSC_6961.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2kUAfjL1Yk0/T_4DrcF5biI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/iyukK87gw9Y/s640/DSC_6961.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
707. <br />
708. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I came across the gorgeous Broken Glass Jello on <a href="http://www.foodlibrarian.com/2009/03/broken-glass-jello.html" target="_blank">Food Librarian's</a> and <a href="http://justjennrecipes.com/broken-glass-jello/2007/04/29/" target="_blank">JustJenn's</a> site, I just HAD to make it.  I couldn't resist the rainbow bright colours jumbled in a background of white condensed milk.  </span><br />
709. <br />
710. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was pretty easy to make but it took a bit of time for each colour to cool down and set up.</span><br />
711. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I like my finger Jello on the firmer side, so I added extra unflavoured gelatin powder for each flavour and condensed milk.   </span><br />
712. <br />
713. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used 4 boxes of Jello (1 box = 4 servings).  Some of them were store-brand (Western Family) and sugar-free.  For each box of Jello, I added 1 tsp. unflavoured gelatin (Knox) and only 1 cup water (instead of 2 cups).  To cut down costs, I was able to buy unflavoured gelatin in the bulk food section of my supermarket.     </span><br />
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717. <br />
718. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pour each flavour into a container and let it set in the refrigerator for minimum 3 hours.  After the Jello has set, grease a 9"x13" glass pan with vegetable oil or line with plastic wrap.</span><br />
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724. <div style="text-align: center;">
725. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After minimum 3 hours, cut the set Jello into small blocks and place them into the prepared glass pan.  Carefully mix up the colours in the plan. </span></div>
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730. <div style="text-align: center;">
731.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
732. <div style="text-align: center;">
733. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">ooohh... Look at the pretty colours!</span> </div>
734. <div style="text-align: center;">
735. <br /></div>
736. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
737. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ej9tlOGPL0/T_4AyM0qu1I/AAAAAAAAEJg/u-OctTpUV_0/s1600/DSC_6953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ej9tlOGPL0/T_4AyM0qu1I/AAAAAAAAEJg/u-OctTpUV_0/s640/DSC_6953.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
738. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
739. <br /></div>
740. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
741. In a separate bowl, sprinkle 3 Tbsp (or 3 envelopes) unflavored gelatin into 1/2 cup
742. cold water. After the gelatin blooms, add 1 1/2 cup boiling water and
743. dissolve. Add the can of condensed milk. Stir and cool.  Pour cooled milk
744. mixture over jello and chill overnight.</div>
745. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
746. <br /></div>
747. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
748. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GEDxL3BIpYo/T_4Dj_-ph_I/AAAAAAAAEJs/HsY3ZjyjHrM/s1600/DSC_6957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GEDxL3BIpYo/T_4Dj_-ph_I/AAAAAAAAEJs/HsY3ZjyjHrM/s640/DSC_6957.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
749. <div style="text-align: center;">
750.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
751. <div style="text-align: center;">
752. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cut into blocks or your favourite shapes and serve!  </span> </div>
753. <div style="text-align: center;">
754. <br /></div>
755. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
756. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3vROtObjdSE/T_4Ee87c9rI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/fNWhGOsf2_A/s1600/DSC_6973.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3vROtObjdSE/T_4Ee87c9rI/AAAAAAAAEJ8/fNWhGOsf2_A/s640/DSC_6973.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
757. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
758. <br /></div>
759. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
760. <span style="font-size: large;">Broken Glass Jello</span></div>
761. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
762. <br /></div>
763. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
764. 4
765. small boxes (4-servings each) of <a href="http://brands.kraftfoods.com/jello/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jell-O</a> or
766. store brand "gelatin dessert" in different colors.</div>
767. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
768.      <i><span style="color: #274e13;">(I used strawberry, lime, orange and berry blue - Jell-O and store brands.  Some were sugar-free)</span></i></div>
769. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
770. <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">5 1/2 cups boiling water</span></span><i><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></i></div>
771. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
772. <span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 cup cold water</span></span><i><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></i></div>
773. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
774. 1 (14 oz.) can
775. sweetened condensed milk (don't get evaporated milk)<i><span style="color: #274e13;"> </span></i></div>
776. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
777. 4 tsp + 3 Tbsp unflavored gelatin (that Knox stuff)<i><span style="color: #274e13;">  </span></i></div>
778. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
779. <br /></div>
780. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
781. <i><span style="color: #274e13;">**Note:  I like my finger Jell-O firmer, so I added 1 tsp unflavoured gelatin for each flavour of Jello and 3 Tbsp or (3 envelopes) for the condensed milk.  1 envelope gelatin = 1 Tbsp gelatin. </span></i></div>
782. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
783. <i><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></i></div>
784. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
785. Dissolve each box of jello separately, using just one cup of boiling
786. water per flavor (and 1 tsp gelatin, if desired). Pour into individual containers (small tupperware
787. works well) and chill overnight.</div>
788. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
789. <br /></div>
790. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
791. Once solid, cut the flavors of jello into small blocks and mix together carefully in a greased glass 9×13 pan.</div>
792. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
793. <br /></div>
794. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
795.  
797.  
798.  
799.  
800.  
801.        
802.    
803.    
804.        
805.     </div>
806. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
807. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 (Tbsp) envelopes unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water (I use 3 Tbsp).  Add 1 1/2 cups hot water. Let cool a bit and stir in the condensed milk. Cool to touch and
808. pour cooled milk mixture over jello and chill overnight.</div>
809. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
810. <br /></div>
811. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
812. - Adapted from <a href="http://justjennrecipes.com/broken-glass-jello/2007/04/29/" target="_blank">Just Jenn</a> and <a href="http://www.foodlibrarian.com/2009/03/broken-glass-jello.html" target="_blank">Food Librarian </a></div>
813. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
814. <br /></div>
815. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
816. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ppfEvnixD64/T_3xxHXEXLI/AAAAAAAAEIw/B7yYuT4mqaM/s1600/DSC_6967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ppfEvnixD64/T_3xxHXEXLI/AAAAAAAAEIw/B7yYuT4mqaM/s640/DSC_6967.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
817. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;">
818. <br /></div>
819. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
820. The kiddies LOVED all the pretty colours!  YUM! </div>
821. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
822. <br /></div>
823. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
824. &lt;span style=&quot;font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/1253515277362322595/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/07/broken-glass-jello.html#comment-form' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/1253515277362322595'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/1253515277362322595'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/07/broken-glass-jello.html' title='Broken Glass Jello'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2kUAfjL1Yk0/T_4DrcF5biI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/iyukK87gw9Y/s72-c/DSC_6961.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-7853672747535176138</id><published>2012-06-12T16:21:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-06-12T18:12:43.007-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Breakfast"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="scones"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="strawberries"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="treats"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="whole wheat"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="yogurt"/><title type='text'>Fresh Strawberry Scones</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;I had some fresh strawberries that were begging to be made into something yummy!&amp;nbsp; Inspired by the Queen&#39;s Diamond Jubilee, I thought that Fresh Strawberry Scones would be wonderful with a cup of tea in this rainy June weather.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
825. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
826. <br /></div>
827. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
828. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-AV7pZcMdo/T9e2ivSY0wI/AAAAAAAAECw/D1KROm2xeZg/s1600/DSC_6504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-AV7pZcMdo/T9e2ivSY0wI/AAAAAAAAECw/D1KROm2xeZg/s640/DSC_6504.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
829. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
830. <br /></div>
831. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
832. They turned out lovely!  I made 2 batches (28 scones total) and after sharing some, there are only 4 left!  </div>
833. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
834. <br /></div>
835. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
836. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWiDQf2nWeI/T9e7ssh7XTI/AAAAAAAAEDA/hWE_L8wdqVU/s1600/DSC_6449.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWiDQf2nWeI/T9e7ssh7XTI/AAAAAAAAEDA/hWE_L8wdqVU/s640/DSC_6449.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
837. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
838. <br /></div>
839. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
840. They were pretty easy to make.  With a pastry blender, cut the diced butter into the dry mixture.</div>
841. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
842. <br /></div>
843. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
844. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0CX3OyAq5c/T9e9Db9ZTVI/AAAAAAAAEDI/kOBwZ1KF-mY/s1600/DSC_6454.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-C0CX3OyAq5c/T9e9Db9ZTVI/AAAAAAAAEDI/kOBwZ1KF-mY/s640/DSC_6454.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
845. <br />
846. <div style="text-align: center;">
847. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cut the butter down to the size of peas and the flour mixture looks like coarse crumbs.   </span> </div>
848. <br />
849. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
850. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xBkd66tp8Ik/T9e9QDJ38KI/AAAAAAAAEDQ/LQiXzmofWr4/s1600/DSC_6462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xBkd66tp8Ik/T9e9QDJ38KI/AAAAAAAAEDQ/LQiXzmofWr4/s640/DSC_6462.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
851. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
852. <br /></div>
853. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
854. Dump the yogurt and egg mixture into the bowl and toss around with a fork.  Don't worry if the dough is in shaggy clumps, it will come together.   </div>
855. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
856. <br /></div>
857. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
858. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-80KSG2Yhv94/T9e-Vwid2qI/AAAAAAAAEDY/hDDyygVFzOg/s1600/DSC_6467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-80KSG2Yhv94/T9e-Vwid2qI/AAAAAAAAEDY/hDDyygVFzOg/s640/DSC_6467.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
859. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
860. </div>
861. <br />
862. <div style="text-align: center;">
863. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Look at the luscious, juicy strawberries! </span> </div>
864. <br />
865. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
866. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fEG9f3TIFY/T9e-jhrM6GI/AAAAAAAAEDk/wmUn7d-JKiw/s1600/DSC_6468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4fEG9f3TIFY/T9e-jhrM6GI/AAAAAAAAEDk/wmUn7d-JKiw/s640/DSC_6468.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
867. <br />
868. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
869. </div>
870. <div style="text-align: center;">
871. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Add the dice strawberries to the dough and gently toss around with a fork.   </span></div>
872. <br />
873. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
874. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-alUbZfAUIyE/T9e-w_nFvPI/AAAAAAAAEDs/gjkMcAfoHCE/s1600/DSC_6470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-alUbZfAUIyE/T9e-w_nFvPI/AAAAAAAAEDs/gjkMcAfoHCE/s640/DSC_6470.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
875. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
876. <br /></div>
877. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
878. The diced strawberries are pretty delicate, so use a light hand in mixing in the fruit with the dough.</div>
879. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
880. <br /></div>
881. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
882. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PB2Udr6D5yw/T9fAF3CHuoI/AAAAAAAAED0/K6pMlNfsZgw/s1600/DSC_6478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PB2Udr6D5yw/T9fAF3CHuoI/AAAAAAAAED0/K6pMlNfsZgw/s640/DSC_6478.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
883. <br />
884. <div style="text-align: center;">
885. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pour the unformed dough onto a lined baking sheet.  I used my Silpat liner.    </span></div>
886. <br />
887. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
888. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T52ON4M9Elo/T9fAUhCO0YI/AAAAAAAAED8/S5p450Q3XHA/s1600/DSC_6479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T52ON4M9Elo/T9fAUhCO0YI/AAAAAAAAED8/S5p450Q3XHA/s640/DSC_6479.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
889. <br />
890. <div style="text-align: center;">
891. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use your hands to pat all the strawberries and dough in a rectangular shape.   </span></div>
892. <br />
893. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
894. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcjCHFhr1DU/T9fAuNNQF-I/AAAAAAAAEEI/eodKSOIYnVo/s1600/DSC_6482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jcjCHFhr1DU/T9fAuNNQF-I/AAAAAAAAEEI/eodKSOIYnVo/s640/DSC_6482.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
895. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
896. <br /></div>
897. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
898. Carefully cut the dough into the shape and size as desired.  Make sure the liner is not damaged. I used the edge of my silicone spatula/flipper to cut the dough.  </div>
899. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
900. <br /></div>
901. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
902. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqR2WnyPjjM/T9fCzeUUXPI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/EzG5G4bHOA4/s1600/DSC_6486.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pqR2WnyPjjM/T9fCzeUUXPI/AAAAAAAAEEQ/EzG5G4bHOA4/s640/DSC_6486.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
903. <br />
904. <div style="text-align: center;">
905. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Ready for the oven!</span></div>
906. <br />
907. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
908. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t6FkhxivIBU/T9fC-JLWFqI/AAAAAAAAEEY/kHqQUMtErOo/s1600/DSC_6488.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t6FkhxivIBU/T9fC-JLWFqI/AAAAAAAAEEY/kHqQUMtErOo/s640/DSC_6488.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
909. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
910. Bake at 400F for 12-15 minutes, until golden.  From this batch, I was able to cut out 14 scones.  </div>
911. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
912. <br /></div>
913. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
914. <span style="font-size: large;">Fresh Strawberry Scones  </span></div>
915. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
916. <br /></div>
917. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
918. 1 cup whole wheat flour</div>
919. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
920. 1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
921. 1/3 cup sugar<br />
922. 1 teaspoon baking powder<br />
923. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda<br />
924. 1/2 cup cold butter, diced<br />
925. 1 cup diced fresh strawberries<br />
926. 1/2 cup non-fat plain yogurt<br />
927. 1 large egg</div>
928. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
929. <br /></div>
930. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
931. 1/4 cup icing sugar</div>
932. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
933. 1/2 tsp milk (or more if necessary)</div>
934. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
935. </div>
936. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
937. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
938.                    Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
939.                </span><br />
940. </div>
941. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
942. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a medium bowl, mix flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking
943. powder, and baking soda.  Add diced butter and use a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal with pea sized butter pieces.</span></div>
944. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
945. <br />
946. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">
947.                    In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
948.                </span><br />
949. </div>
950. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
951. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Using a fork, stir sour cream mixture into flour
952. mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough
953. against the bowl into a ball. (The dough will be sticky in places, and
954. there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, the
955. dough will come together.)
956.                </span><br />
957. </div>
958. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
959. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-
960. to 8-inch circle about 3/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with 1 tsp.
961. of sugar (optional). Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on a cookie
962. sheet (preferably lined with parchment paper), about 1 inch apart. Bake
963. until golden, about 12-15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and serve warm
964. or at room temperature. </span></div>
965. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
966. <br /></div>
967. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
968. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">To make icing glaze:</span></div>
969. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
970. <br /></div>
971. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
972. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Add 1/2 tsp milk to icing sugar and mix.  Add extra 1/4 tsp milk at a time if needed. Drizzle the icing over the cooled scones.  Another option is to place icing in a ziplock bag, snip a tiny corner and pipe the icing on.  </span></div>
973. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
974. <br /></div>
975. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Adapted from </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-scones/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com:  Simple Scones</a></span><br />
976. <br />
977. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
978. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4vbmr6NL0zs/T9fL8QK9ESI/AAAAAAAAEEk/cy4wLHAmM_E/s1600/DSC_6514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4vbmr6NL0zs/T9fL8QK9ESI/AAAAAAAAEEk/cy4wLHAmM_E/s640/DSC_6514.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
979. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">  </span><br />
980. <div style="text-align: center;">
981. &lt;span class=&quot;plaincharacterwrap break&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;&quot;&gt;Enjoy!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/7853672747535176138/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/fresh-strawberry-scones.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/7853672747535176138'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/7853672747535176138'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/06/fresh-strawberry-scones.html' title='Fresh Strawberry Scones'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-AV7pZcMdo/T9e2ivSY0wI/AAAAAAAAECw/D1KROm2xeZg/s72-c/DSC_6504.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-5313825336864007440</id><published>2012-05-25T19:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2012-05-25T19:19:25.135-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="popcorn"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="snacks"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="treats"/><title type='text'>Microwave Popcorn in a Glass Bowl</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;Last year I stumbled across&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snack-girl.com/snack/homemade-microwave-popcorn/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Snack Girl&#39;s Homemade Microwave Popcorn&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;and
982. thought it was the neatest thing to put popcorn kernels into a plain
983. (food grade) paper bag and microwave it.  We
984. tried the paper bag trick several times.  Then, I started thinking about
985. the added cost and the extra waste of these brown paper bags. </span><br />
986. <br />
987. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
988. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u9a4Lqu1e6E/T8AIEqEiTnI/AAAAAAAAD98/JD681Phj4wg/s1600/DSC_6211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u9a4Lqu1e6E/T8AIEqEiTnI/AAAAAAAAD98/JD681Phj4wg/s640/DSC_6211.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
989. <br />
990. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Out of curiosity, </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used a large
991. 2.4L/2.5 quart glass pyrex bowl, put in 3 tablespoons of corn kernel, and covered with a lightweight dinner plate (left a small vent for steam).  Within 5 minutes, I had microwave popcorn!</span><br />
992. <div>
993. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br />
994. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
995. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-19jGlmEhzwY/T8Ad-nmbZGI/AAAAAAAAD-I/he4Pi2-OGFE/s1600/DSC_6186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-19jGlmEhzwY/T8Ad-nmbZGI/AAAAAAAAD-I/he4Pi2-OGFE/s640/DSC_6186.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
996. <br />
997. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The largest glass bowl I had was a 2.4 quart glass bowl.  Any popcorn kernels will do.  When it is time to buy more popcorn, I will try organic non-genetically modified (GMO) popcorn</span>.<br />
998. <br />
999. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1000. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-REl4IQyPrE0/T8AeK8x-tWI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/yAa01-ZF-WM/s1600/DSC_6190.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-REl4IQyPrE0/T8AeK8x-tWI/AAAAAAAAD-Q/yAa01-ZF-WM/s640/DSC_6190.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1001. <br />
1002. <div style="text-align: center;">
1003. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Put in 3 Tbsp of popcorn in the bottom of the bowl. </span>   </div>
1004. <div style="text-align: center;">
1005. <br /></div>
1006. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1007. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kw9J-xhUlCg/T8AeVsCHvlI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/AfnoaShqEmA/s1600/DSC_6202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Kw9J-xhUlCg/T8AeVsCHvlI/AAAAAAAAD-Y/AfnoaShqEmA/s640/DSC_6202.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1008. <br />
1009. <div style="text-align: left;">
1010. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cover the bowl with a lightweight dinner plate or glass lid.  (I love my new Corelle Iris set from Walmart!).  Leave a small gap to vent some steam.  Make sure the gap is not too big or else popcorn will escape!  Ready for the microwave!</span><br />
1011. <br /></div>
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1013. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVYVapUvoVQ/T8AgA29e0uI/AAAAAAAAD-g/_RjBF4QqiwA/s1600/DSC_6205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aVYVapUvoVQ/T8AgA29e0uI/AAAAAAAAD-g/_RjBF4QqiwA/s640/DSC_6205.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1014. <br />
1015. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Set the microwave for 5 minutes.  Popcorn is ready when the popping slows down to 5-10 seconds between pops.  For us, it usually takes about 4 min 30 sec.  </span><br />
1016. <br />
1017. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1018. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiXTvOQpOhU/T8AgM62vN8I/AAAAAAAAD-o/BV7NiqHpAcg/s1600/DSC_6209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiXTvOQpOhU/T8AgM62vN8I/AAAAAAAAD-o/BV7NiqHpAcg/s640/DSC_6209.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1019. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">
1020. <br />
1021. Done!  Success!<br />
1022. <br /></div>
1023. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1024. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lifZEF0kbpA/T8AgaVesH0I/AAAAAAAAD-w/7gyG7pxM3wg/s1600/DSC_6217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lifZEF0kbpA/T8AgaVesH0I/AAAAAAAAD-w/7gyG7pxM3wg/s640/DSC_6217.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1025. <br />
1026. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1027. I like to use melted butter in popcorn.  No complaints from the kiddies!   Since the glass bowl is nice and hot, I just rub a pat of butter along the sides of the bowl to melt it.  Toss the popcorn around the melted butter.  <span class="Apple-style-span">You can use butter, extra
1028. virgin olive oil and other seasonings afterwards.   </span></div>
1029. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1030. <br /></div>
1031. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1032. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q_ya1jbbwVQ/T8AgnZkVohI/AAAAAAAAD-4/4H3HC8YhQTU/s1600/DSC_6226.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q_ya1jbbwVQ/T8AgnZkVohI/AAAAAAAAD-4/4H3HC8YhQTU/s640/DSC_6226.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1033. <br />
1034. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I like to use a Herb and Spice sea salt blend in a salt grinder.  I ran out of the blend and made my own with coarse sea salt, rosemary, coriander and garlic dip seasoning (from our local garlic festival).  </span><br />
1035. <br />
1036. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1037. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qj9456LSNk/T8AgxOitpCI/AAAAAAAAD_A/_523HB_Xpjg/s1600/DSC_6228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Qj9456LSNk/T8AgxOitpCI/AAAAAAAAD_A/_523HB_Xpjg/s640/DSC_6228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1038. <br />
1039. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Making microwave popcorn takes a few tries, even with the commercial stuff.  You don't want to overcook and burn the popcorn but you want to pop most of the kernels. It all depends on your microwave's personality, the thickness of the glass bowl and the thickness of the dinnerplate cover.  It took about 4 min 30 seconds for ours to pop.  If you use a paper bag, it takes less time to pop, as the heat penetrates the paper bag quicker than the glass bowl and lid. </span><br />
1040. <br />
1041. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We
1042. don't have microwave popcorn all the time.  It's a nice thing to have
1043. 2-3 times in a month.  Yes, I have read the dangers of using the
1044. microwave.  Here's one article that I came across that has some good
1045. information to keep in mind <a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/18/microwave-hazards.aspx" target="_blank">(Microwave Hazards</a>).  I like to read different sides of a story and decide from there.  </span><br />
1046. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1047. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
1048. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1049. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Glass Bowl Microwave Popcorn</span></div>
1050. <br />
1051. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 Tbsp popcorn kernels</span><br />
1052. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 large 2.4Qt/2.5L glass bowl</span><br />
1053. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 large dinner plate or glass lid, large enough to cover the bowl but leave a vent</span><br />
1054. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Popcorn seasoning of your choice:  butter, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, etc.  </span><br />
1055. <br />
1056. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place 3 Tbsp popcorn kernels in a large glass bowl.  Cover the bowl with a large dinner plate or glass lid.  Make a vent for steam to escape, approximately the width of a pinky finger.  Not too wide or the popcorn will escape!  </span><br />
1057. <br />
1058. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Microwave for 5 minutes or until there are 5 seconds between pops.  Do not burn the popcorn.  Microwave times depend the microwave, wattage, the thickness of the glass bowl and the thickness of the lid.  </span><br />
1059. <br />
1060. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Season popcorn as desired.  </span><br />
1061. <br />
1062. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1063. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Uc7jSfLw4I/T8At9y0l2BI/AAAAAAAAD_M/7QgY_uhF0KM/s1600/DSC_6232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5Uc7jSfLw4I/T8At9y0l2BI/AAAAAAAAD_M/7QgY_uhF0KM/s640/DSC_6232.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1064. <div style="text-align: center;">
1065. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> In case anyone is curious, I only had<i> <b>8 </b></i>unpopped kernels from this batch!<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span></div>
1066. <div style="text-align: center;">
1067. <br /></div>
1068. <div style="text-align: center;">
1069. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span> </span></span></div>
1070. </div>
1071. <div>
1072. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
1073. <div>
1074. &lt;span class=&quot;Apple-style-span&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/feeds/5313825336864007440/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/microwave-popcorn-in-glass-bowl.html#comment-form' title='31 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/5313825336864007440'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/4755833413602911125/posts/default/5313825336864007440'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://inmahkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/05/microwave-popcorn-in-glass-bowl.html' title='Microwave Popcorn in a Glass Bowl'/><author><name>MichelleM</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16434748200969961951</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgqVODnIGHRPqYnQkb1v-VCvRNLxAkZccUSaEcfjZahjGg9KUP6FMUdY8fmxpdFKQ5ByAAqqeikWophVeJLf3guBLBJlINb_9E_Y5b4xmEGK3C2lFaC5dUWy_JheNU8Q/s1600/*'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u9a4Lqu1e6E/T8AIEqEiTnI/AAAAAAAAD98/JD681Phj4wg/s72-c/DSC_6211.JPG" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>31</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755833413602911125.post-1317855484315763344</id><published>2012-04-24T23:34:00.002-07:00</published><updated>2012-04-24T23:34:42.102-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cheesecake"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="dessert"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="treats"/><title type='text'>Mini Cheesecakes</title><content type='html'>&lt;span style=&quot;font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;&quot;&gt;I am a proud mom and wife today!&amp;nbsp; We took our two oldest children to their first piano recital and had quite the morning.&amp;nbsp; Daddy and son rocked their duet performance.&amp;nbsp; Funny how all those years of piano lessons have come full circle.&amp;nbsp; Who knew that we would be playing piano duets with our children? My son had a great time and told us that he wasn&#39;t nervous at all... he was with his Daddy.&amp;nbsp; What a precious moment.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
1075. <br />
1076. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My beautiful 4-year old daughter looked like a little China doll in her pretty pale pink, polka-dot dress. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Our Mother and Daughter duet stole the show...without playing a single note!  My little doll</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">was struck with stage fright.  Her eyes were as big as saucers when she saw the huge hall, the grand piano and all those people in the audience.  We managed to get to the stage and sit at the piano, but she shut down and could not play her song.  Ironically, she was the one who wanted to perform, not me!  Maybe in the future, I will be able play the duet with my daughter <i>when she is ready.  </i></span><br />
1077. <br />
1078. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1079. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4nvzf4AtDNc/T5eFT1m1dzI/AAAAAAAADrA/8dVEi4LNMr4/s1600/DSC_5728.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4nvzf4AtDNc/T5eFT1m1dzI/AAAAAAAADrA/8dVEi4LNMr4/s640/DSC_5728.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1080. <br />
1081. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To celebrate such a great performance, I made mini cheesecakes with a raspberry topping.  I normally use canned cherry pie filling, but I had some frozen raspberries to use up.  This easy recipe has been a family favourite for almost 10 years!</span><br />
1082. <br />
1083. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1084. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P0BUaZI3vc4/T5eG2BqYbEI/AAAAAAAADrI/WbMWEaedQag/s1600/DSC_5673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P0BUaZI3vc4/T5eG2BqYbEI/AAAAAAAADrI/WbMWEaedQag/s640/DSC_5673.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1085. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
1086. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One batch makes 48 mini muffin-sized or </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">12 regular muffin-sized</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">cheesecakes</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.  I only had enough ingredients to make a half batch or 24 mini cheesecakes with my mini-muffin pan.  </span><br />
1087. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  </span><br />
1088. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1089. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsfnmNXo6SU/T5eHSjTlXsI/AAAAAAAADrQ/GvpiVCSXpR4/s1600/DSC_5672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsfnmNXo6SU/T5eHSjTlXsI/AAAAAAAADrQ/GvpiVCSXpR4/s640/DSC_5672.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1090. <br />
1091. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I used paper liners about 1.25" in size for the mini cupcake pan.  Pretty small!  </span><br />
1092. <br />
1093. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1094. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MLipEkNSdY/T5eH7Wdw7uI/AAAAAAAADrY/E2JHHn8Mkvw/s1600/DSC_5684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4MLipEkNSdY/T5eH7Wdw7uI/AAAAAAAADrY/E2JHHn8Mkvw/s640/DSC_5684.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1095. <br />
1096. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instead of </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Nilla wafers, I tried Digestive biscuits.  I normally use animal crackers, graham cracker or Oreo cookie crumbs.</span><br />
1097. <br />
1098. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1099. </div>
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1101. </div>
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1103. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPp2wwcMudQ/T5eIGUQNS5I/AAAAAAAADrg/PIcLdqb5Nxs/s1600/DSC_5688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hPp2wwcMudQ/T5eIGUQNS5I/AAAAAAAADrg/PIcLdqb5Nxs/s640/DSC_5688.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1104. <br />
1105. <div style="text-align: left;">
1106. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I put 3-4 broken up biscuits into my mini food processor.  Gave it a whirl to make about 1/2 cup of crumbs.   I used my fingers to break up some of the bigger chunks.  This step can be skipped if you use graham cracker or Oreo cookie crumbs.</span></div>
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1108. <br /></div>
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1110. </div>
1111. <div style="text-align: center;">
1112. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BcnfDq9AKxA/T5eKd4ZFLeI/AAAAAAAADrw/nsLuMOuX9KM/s1600/DSC_5697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BcnfDq9AKxA/T5eKd4ZFLeI/AAAAAAAADrw/nsLuMOuX9KM/s640/DSC_5697.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
1113. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Use only 1/2 tsp. crumbs for a mini-muffin pan.  The bottom crust would get very crumbly if too much is used.  </span><br />
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1116. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q63J-D1J-Ng/T5eKoz9lOmI/AAAAAAAADr4/DXF-7B6Dk2M/s1600/DSC_5706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q63J-D1J-Ng/T5eKoz9lOmI/AAAAAAAADr4/DXF-7B6Dk2M/s640/DSC_5706.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1117. <br />
1118. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I softened the cream cheese at room temperature for an hour, but I wasn't sure if it was soft enough, so I warmed it in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.  The slightly warmed cream cheese mixes better with the sugar, egg and vanilla for a smooth, lump-free batter.</span> <br />
1119. <br />
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1121. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAWLC30Su5U/T5eKzKA0PHI/AAAAAAAADsA/pTHyzv9e0ns/s1600/DSC_5707.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rAWLC30Su5U/T5eKzKA0PHI/AAAAAAAADsA/pTHyzv9e0ns/s640/DSC_5707.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1122.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
1123. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The batter was pretty runny.  I found it easier and quicker to use a mini-ice cream scoop to fill each cavity.  </span><br />
1124. <br />
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1126. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yMa1MnxbGkI/T5eK-KgYfyI/AAAAAAAADsI/r7AGVo1FXT0/s1600/DSC_5710.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yMa1MnxbGkI/T5eK-KgYfyI/AAAAAAAADsI/r7AGVo1FXT0/s640/DSC_5710.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1127. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i> </i></span><br />
1128. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.  The cheesecakes puffed up and had a few cracks.  They were were easily hidden with some fruit topping!</span><br />
1129. <br />
1130. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mini Cheesecakes </span></span><br />
1131. <br />
1132. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1133. <i><span style="font-size: small;">Makes 48 mini or 12 regular muffin-sized cheesecakes</span></i></div>
1134. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1135. <br /></div>
1136. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1137. 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers, <span style="color: #274e13;"><i>animal crackers, graham cracker crumbs or other </i>sweet biscuits</span><br />
1138.                    2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, <i><span style="color: #274e13;">softened to room temperature</span></i><br />
1139.                    3/4 cup white sugar<br />
1140.                    2 eggs<br />
1141.                    1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1142.                    1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling<span style="color: #274e13;">,<i> or 1/2 cup thawed frozen berries with 1-2 tsp sugar</i></span></div>
1143. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1144. <br /></div>
1145. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1146. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  Line miniature muffin tins with miniature paper liners. </span></div>
1147. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1148. <br /></div>
1149. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1150. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Crush the vanilla wafers or sweet biscuits, and place 1/2 teaspoon of the crushed cookie crumbs into each paper cup. 
1151.                </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"></span></div>
1152. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1153. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br /></span></div>
1154. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1155. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">In a mixing bowl, beat cream
1156. cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Fill each
1157. miniature muffin liner with this mixture, almost to the top. </span></div>
1158. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1159. <br /></div>
1160. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1161. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Bake for 15 minutes.  Cool.  Top with a teaspoonful of fruit filling of your choice. 
1162.                </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"></span></div>
1163. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1164. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br /></span></div>
1165. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1166. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/mini-cheesecakes-i/" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com:  Mini Cheesecakes</a></span></div>
1167. <div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1168. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><br /></span></div>
1169. <div style="text-align: center;">
1170. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFzfouY1Jik/T5eNpqpgHxI/AAAAAAAADsU/lHJOGG64mPg/s1600/DSC_5720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FFzfouY1Jik/T5eNpqpgHxI/AAAAAAAADsU/lHJOGG64mPg/s640/DSC_5720.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm happy.  The children proclaimed that they were "SOOOO GOOOOD".   </span></div>
1171. <br />
1172. <div style="text-align: center;">
1173.  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span></span></div>
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1175. </div>
1176. <br />
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1178. <br />
1179. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1180. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7gHYnxXQJiw/T3FaW5UcvMI/AAAAAAAADjw/dvtf_DKMD2I/s1600/DSC_5119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7gHYnxXQJiw/T3FaW5UcvMI/AAAAAAAADjw/dvtf_DKMD2I/s640/DSC_5119.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1181. <br />
1182. <div style="text-align: center;">
1183. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div>
1184. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Baked mini donuts with sprinkles!  I am not brave enough to deep fry stuff so I bought 2 <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Wilton-Nonstick-12-Cavity-Mini-Donut/dp/B004CYELQ4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332349191&sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilton mini donut pans from Amazon.ca</a>.  Each pan makes 12 small 1 1/2-inch mini donuts; perfect for the little hands in our household.  I would rather the kids eat a few of these than eat a few bites of a big one and leave it to waste (or mommy to finish).  </span><br />
1185. <br />
1186. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Using a piping bag, I was able to make 7 1/2 dozen mini donuts from this recipe. Since they are so fun to make, I will order 2 more pans.  The pans are not cheap (by my standards) at $16.99 each but factored over 5 years of school treats, playdates and potlucks, it's quite reasonable.  I am hoping that the pans last at least 5 years!  </span><br />
1187. <br />
1188. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
1189. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The pan appeared to be a solid, high quality product and the non-stick finish felt pretty durable.</span></div>
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1193. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXIUQfM-Gt0/T2wpk6M4S7I/AAAAAAAADiM/bKuccsM0S50/s1600/DSC_5084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nXIUQfM-Gt0/T2wpk6M4S7I/AAAAAAAADiM/bKuccsM0S50/s640/DSC_5084.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1196. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EsNKkpl149U/T2quiAwFtkI/AAAAAAAADhU/OkLx4aTc3y8/s1600/DSC_5082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EsNKkpl149U/T2quiAwFtkI/AAAAAAAADhU/OkLx4aTc3y8/s640/DSC_5082.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1197. <br />
1198. <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I didn't want to take any chances with sticking, so I brushed the cavities with softened butter. </span></span><br />
1199. <br />
1200. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1201. <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VKazSs3jByw/T2q36NmGG_I/AAAAAAAADhk/jl7fqF5003c/s1600/DSC_5098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VKazSs3jByw/T2q36NmGG_I/AAAAAAAADhk/jl7fqF5003c/s640/DSC_5098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1205. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I dumped all the ingredients into my KitchenAid mixer and mixed it up on medium speed until a batter formed. Then I put the batter in a pastry/piping bag for cake decorating.  The cavities were pretty small, so piping the batter made the whole process quick and effortless.    </span></div>
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1207. <br /></div>
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1209. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ERlw1uIxlJ4/T2q5q1MXuzI/AAAAAAAADh8/vzE_sC6QKz8/s1600/DSC_5099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ERlw1uIxlJ4/T2q5q1MXuzI/AAAAAAAADh8/vzE_sC6QKz8/s640/DSC_5099.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1211. <br /></div>
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1213. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The cavities were not quite filled with halfway and when baked for 4 minutes, they puffed up nicely to a perfect donut shape.    </span></div>
1214. <br />
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1216. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JglktIp12Ds/T2q4OTFimGI/AAAAAAAADh0/i-JX5OppiG0/s1600/DSC_5102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JglktIp12Ds/T2q4OTFimGI/AAAAAAAADh0/i-JX5OppiG0/s640/DSC_5102.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1218. <br /></div>
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1220. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Removing the donuts from the pan required a little bit of patience.  I used a butter knife to delicately lift each one out.  There were a few that didn't release immediately, so I waited a few minutes and then it slipped out.  Patience is the key!</span></div>
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1222. <br /></div>
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1224. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e033nI1o9EE/T3FbmEzqepI/AAAAAAAADkI/3AsgZASPqFk/s1600/DSC_5105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e033nI1o9EE/T3FbmEzqepI/AAAAAAAADkI/3AsgZASPqFk/s640/DSC_5105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1226. <br /></div>
1227. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My kiddies saw me take the first batch out and then immediately inhaled a dozen!  I still needed to decorate them with some melted chocolate and sprinkles!</span><br />
1228. <br />
1229. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1230. <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzEtfarq3kY/T2wqiuSAjsI/AAAAAAAADic/Uiv6U26M0yk/s1600/DSC_5113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TzEtfarq3kY/T2wqiuSAjsI/AAAAAAAADic/Uiv6U26M0yk/s640/DSC_5113.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1231. <br />
1232. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If I was to dip over 70 mini donuts, I needed a chocolate product that would dry quickly and be easy to melt and dip.  Wilton's Candy Melts were very nice to use.  I followed the microwave instructions and they melted in a matter of minutes.  I also used "melting wafers" from the bulk section of my grocery store and they were good too.  Chocolate chips were not designed to melt easily.  Rather, they were meant to retain their shape at a high temperature. The melted chocolate chips were too thick and gooey to dip efficiently, so I prefer candy melts or melting wafers.</span><br />
1233. <br />
1234. <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Baked Mini Donuts</span></span><br />
1235. <br />
1236. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 cups all-purpose flour</span><br />
1237. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3/4 cup white sugar (I use 1/3 cup brown sugar & 1/3 cup white)</span><br />
1238. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1239.                    2 teaspoons baking powder</span><br />
1240. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1241.                    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><br />
1242. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1243.                    1 teaspoon salt</span><br />
1244. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1245.                    3/4 cup milk</span><br />
1246. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1247.                    2 eggs, beaten</span><br />
1248. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1249.                    1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br />
1250. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1251.                    2 tablespoons melted butter</span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
1252. <br />
1253. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a mini donut pan.
1254.                </span></span><br />
1255. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
1256.                    In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder,
1257. nutmeg and salt. Stir in milk, eggs, vanilla and butter.
1258. Beat together until well blended.
1259.                </span><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
1260. <br />
1261. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fill each donut cup approximately 1/2 full. Bake 4 minutes in the preheated oven, until donuts spring back when
1262. touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan. </span><br />
1263. <br />
1264. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- Adapted from <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fluffy-cake-doughnuts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allrecipes.com: Fluffy Cake Doughnuts</a></span><br />
1265. <br />
1266. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
1267. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-USoS8ZNBSPI/T3FZ701ug9I/AAAAAAAADjo/JlRw3aAdocc/s1600/DSC_5115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-USoS8ZNBSPI/T3FZ701ug9I/AAAAAAAADjo/JlRw3aAdocc/s640/DSC_5115.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
1268. <br />
1269. <div style="text-align: center;">
1270. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Don't these look scrumptious?</span> </div>
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1273. <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i4x-MDXN6Ug/T3Fal_mEfVI/AAAAAAAADj4/aWXXLas7yYA/s1600/DSC_5128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i4x-MDXN6Ug/T3Fal_mEfVI/AAAAAAAADj4/aWXXLas7yYA/s640/DSC_5128.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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1276. </div>
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1278. </div>
1279. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">White melting wafers from the grocery store's bulk section.  Yes, the sprinkles make me happy!  </span><br />
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