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Lets’ Grow a Garden by Gyo Fujikawa - 1978

It looks like spring is here!
Let’s grow a garden,
full of good and tasty vegetables.
We start by
getting little packets of seeds,
and tiny, leafy
seedlings all ready
to plant.

What we do at The Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden
30 Page Photo Album

Since 1990, the City of Vancouver and City Farmer Society have been working together
at the Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden, to teach Vancouver residents how
they can ‘go green’ at home. Composting is part of a larger City strategy named
‘Grow Natural’, which shows the public how to “save time, money and the environment
by using natural yard care techniques.”

The Vancouver Compost Garden works in cooperation with a variety of City Departments
(Solid Waste, Water Design, Parks, Health, Streets, Green Streets) to inform the
public about these strategies, which include back yard and worm composting, water
conservation (rain barrels, drip irrigation, permeable surfaces) safe pest control
and natural lawn care. All of these ‘green’ activities overlap and involve other
topics as well.

What does your chicken coop look like?

“I was a little surprised at the lack of smell. With only a little effort, there’s
little to no smell in the coop area, and certainly nothing that would carry over
to my neighbors. The birds are quiet most of the time. [They] can squawk loudly
after laying an egg, but still it’s not as obnoxious as a barking dog.”
-Carl Wacker, Madison chicken owner

Vitalizing the Vacant: The Logistics and Benefits of Middle- to Large-Scale Agricultural
Production in Urban Land

An urban farm is considered to be one or more sites within the boundaries of a city,
where the soil is cultivated for edible plants, and where the food produced is shared
(whether for-profit or not, by sales or donation) with individuals other than the
farmers themselves. The existing sites currently known as urban farms usually occupy
a total of at least 1/4 acre (or 10,890 ft2) and have established a formal food
distribution system, often selling through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA),
at farmers markets, and to local restaurants.
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More on these stories at:
City Farmer News [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102505496498&e=0012iftRR4FhTvjfMwW-VX-KOh44rprWTCHtyvKftBCzf1egBzK11LqtoBz23UqZ2lBSaKM1t1VyCsRu80yA0g_ohmqtubROIlZ6psYtcc0hsU7cfoycyCYZA==]
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Michael Levenston
City Farmer - Canada’s Office of Urban Agriculture

Top 10 Bizarre Food Festivals

Posted: 14 Mar 2009 05:15 AM PDT

Food food food! We love it so much it features regularly on the List Universe. And the one thing we love more than food? Bizarre lists. Fortunately this one combines both passions. So sit back and enjoy a fun filled list. Of course, if you can think of other exciting bizarre food festivals, be sure to tell us all in the comments.

10
Noche de Rábanos
Night of the Radishes

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Where: Oaxaca, Mexico
When: December 23-24 annually

This is a food festival where eating is discouraged! This festival originated in the 16th century when Spanish monks brought this edible root to the new colonies. To gain attention in the food markets, sellers would carve some radishes into eye-catching sculptures. This tradition continued throughout the centuries and became an official festival in 1987. Radishes as big as two feet long and weighing upwards of ten pounds are carved into intricate religious or cultural scenes. The artisans can compete in three different categories for cash prizes.

9
Annual Testicle Festival

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Where: Clinton, Montana, USA
When: July 29-August 2, 2009

There are several imitators but this is the original ballfest. Usually known by its classier name, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Festival, this whole event is dedicated to serving deep-fried bull testicles. You can have your choice plain deep-fried, beer battered, marinated, as well as some newly concocted delectables. For the indecisive, $5 can provide a sampler plate of testicles. Those on a low-testicle diet can have fun as well! One of the highlights of the festival is Bullshit Bingo, with a grand prize of $100 for the lucky person who can correctly predict where a cow will do its doodie. The motto of this dignified event? “I had a ball at the Testicle Festival.”

8
World Pea shooting Championship

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Where: Witcham, Cambridgeshire, UK
When: July 11, 2009

This is loosely termed a festival since the food isn’t celebrated; rather, it’s like a block party that grew out of a simple target competition. In 1971, local headmaster Mr. Tyson held the first pea shooting competition as a way to fundraise for the upkeep of the village hall. The entrance fee is only £1.00 for adults and £0.50 for children, but be warned! The competitors take this extreme sport seriously and you’ll need hi-tech gear (like the laser-guided pea shooter) to stand a chance on the field with these seasoned pea shooting veterans.

7
Roadkill Cook-off
of the Autumn Harvest Festival

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Where: Marlington, West Virginia, USA
When: September 26, 2009

Nobody panic! None of the entries in this harvest festival competition have any tire marks as they aren’t actually unfortunate outcomes of “Why did the chicken cross the road?” jokes. This competition utilizes wild game such as raccoon, possum, deer…basically any of Bambi’s friends that could be potential roadkill. Does that make it better? No? oh well… notables among the past wild game entries are “Spicy Venison, Buffalo & Sausage Stew”, “Pulled BamBiTo under Saboogo”, and Biscuits & Squirrel Gravy.

6
Gilroy Garlic Festival

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Where: Gilroy, California, USA
When: July 24-26, 2009

Gilroy is the unofficial Garlic Capital of the World and proudly shows off in this festival that attracts over 100,000 visitors annually that as a whole consume an estimated two and a half tons of garlic at the event. The official Gilroy Garlic Festival website claims to have used 72 tons of garlic in the twenty-nine years this festival has existed. Cooking demonstrations and lectures discuss traditional uses and health benefits but the innovative can always express their love for this pungent food in the Great Garlic Cook-off, which has had entries like garlic ice cream, garlic soft drinks and last year’s winner “Walnut-Garlic Tart with Garlic-Infused Cream and Chili Syrup”. Anyone need a Tic Tac?

5
Waikiki Spam Jam

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Where: Waikiki, Hawaii, USA
When: April 25, 2009

As an area with a scarce meat supply during WWII, this archipelago embraced the blue-canned pink meat and has now become Spam’s most loyal market. During this street festival, hula dancers perform while judges crown a Mr. and Miss Spam and Hawaii’s top chefs create new recipes celebrating the gelatinous meat product. Pedestrians get to sample everything from Spam Burgers to Spam Musubi (kind of like sushi but with spam instead of fish). This festival also serves a philanthropic purpose that benefits the Hawaii Food Bank, the largest non-profit in Hawaii that feeds the needy.

4
Ivrea Orange Festival

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Where: Ivrea, Italy
When: Last date: February 25-28

La Tomantina has already been mentioned in a previous list but by no means is that the only fruit-throwing festival! The Ivrea Orange Festival originated from the 12th century when during parades and city celebrations, girls would throw oranges from their balconies to gain the attention of the boy they fancied. The boys began to reciprocate (no mention if the secret admiration was reciprocated but the oranges certainly were!) and this evolved into a messy rivalry between the balcony girls and the street boys. It wasn’t until WWII when the intricate citrus battle rules were finally laid out. It is free for anyone to participate by joining one of the nine teams on foot or become a member of the carriage crew.

3
Carnival at Vilanova i La Geltrú
Candy Throwing Fight

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Where: Vilanova i La Geltrú, Spain
When: Fat Tuesday (Mardi gras; next date is February 14, 2010)

Originally a protest of the Franco regime’s Carnivale prohibition, this annual festival is by far the sweetest food fight in the world! Celebrations begin on Fat Tuesday with the Meringue Wars, where bakeries open their stores and pass out free pie ammunition to children. The adults dress in the colors of their respective Carnival Society and attend parties and masquerades before joining the children in the streets in what becomes a sweet tooth free-for-all! Over 200,000 lbs of food has been donated to the food fight, ranging from pies to candy to cereal… It’s a dentist’s nightmare! The festival officially ends with the ceremonial burial of a sardine to mark the beginning of Lent and fasting.

2
Olney Pancake Race

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Where: Olney, England, UK
When: Pancake Day or Fat Tuesday (next date is February 14, 2010)

At 11:55 am on Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day, aka Fat Tuesday), the local ladies assemble dressed in traditional housewife attire (including skirt, apron and scarf) and run 415 yards through the streets of Olney carrying a frying pan. The pancakes are tossed at the start of the race and the winner is must toss her pancake again at the finish. The race has been an Olney tradition since 1445 and in 1950, the competition expanded to include a friendly flapjack rivalry with the housewives and young women of Liberal, Kansas in the US. The ladies of Liberal won this past year’s race with a new record of 57.5 seconds.

1
Annual Yuma Lettuce Days

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Where: Yuma, Arizona, USA
When: Last date: January 23-25, 2009

Yuma is known as ‘The Winter Lettuce Capital of the World’. Sounds silly, yes, but considering Yuma produces $1.5 billion of Arizona’s agriculture revenue and provides 90% of North America’s winter vegetables, it’s appropriate to respect the lettuce. Among the highlights of this Veggie Fair are the Lettuce sculptures, Cabbage Bowling, Homegrown Cooking Contest and the ‘World’s Largest Salad’.

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Homemade Irish Cream Recipe

Posted By TipNut On March 27, 2008 @ 6:42 am In Food, Recipes | 5 Comments

Picture of Irish Cream Beverage - Tipnut.comIngredients:

1 can Eagle Brand milk
4 eggs, beaten well
4 oz. Irish whiskey
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1 TBS Hershey’s chocolate syrup

Directions:

* Combine all ingredients, mixing well, and store in refrigerator.

*Source: community cookbook

I checked the Eagle Brand website and found another recipe (including an option for alcohol free): Smooth ‘n Sinful Irish Cream Liqueur [1]

Ingredients:

1 can (300 mL) Regular or Low Fat Eagle Brand®
1 to 1 1/2 cups (250 to 375 mL) Irish whiskey*
1 cup (250 mL) table cream
1 tbsp (15 mL) chocolate syrup
1/2 tsp (2 mL) coconut extract (optional)

Directions:

1. In blender container, combine Eagle Brand, whiskey, cream, syrup and coconut extract. Cover and blend until smooth.
2. Serve over crushed ice, if desired.

Notes:

* 1 cup (250 mL) cold coffee can be substituted in place of the Irish Whiskey.
* For Rum Cream Liqueur Omit Irish Whiskey. Use 1 to 1½ cups (250-375 mL) rum.

Also See These Tips:

* Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More [2]
* Homemade Cranberry Liqueur [3]
* Homemade Instant Flavored Coffee Recipe - Cafe Viennoise [4]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Smooth ‘n Sinful Irish Cream Liqueur: http://www.eaglebrand.ca/recipepage.asp?rid=675

[2] Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More: http://tipnut.com/substitute-for-whipped-cream/

[3] Homemade Cranberry Liqueur: http://tipnut.com/homemade-cranberry-liqueur/

[4] Homemade Instant Flavored Coffee Recipe - Cafe Viennoise: http://tipnut.com/homemade-instant-flavored-coffee-recipe-cafe-viennoise/

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Recipe Hit List: 10 Ways To Make Cube Steak

Posted By TipNut On March 12, 2009 @ 1:03 pm In Recipes | 6 Comments

Oven Fried Cube Steak Recipe By finefuriouslife.com [1]

Oven Fried Cube Steak Recipe By finefuriouslife.com
I read an interesting article on The New York Times last week about beef cube steak and it mentioned that sales increased by 10% in the last quarter of 2008. This is surely a sign of where the economy’s at and signaling a growing interest in budget cooking (you can read the article here: Turning to Cube Steak, and Back to Childhood [2]).

Cube steak is simply round steak that’s been pulverized a bit to make it more tender. There’s no doubt that this economical cut of beef can help save money on groceries [3], but the challenge is how to cook it so that’s not only edible–but tasty too.

This week’s Recipe Hit List offers 10 different recipes for cube steak, some in the more traditional way (fried with gravy or a slow-cooked casserole), while others offer a tasty twist.
10 Ways To Make Cube Steak

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Oven-Fried-Chicken-Fried Steak [1] (as seen in picture above): In the classic recipe, the steak is dipped in egg, coated in cornstarch and deep-fried, but that’s a lot of fat and splatter for one woman’s lunch. My version is cleaner, lighter and very hands-off. Recipe found at Fine Furious Life.
2. Cube Steaks Parmigiana Recipe [4]: Are you tired of chicken fried steak? This recipe dresses up cube steaks Italian-style with cheese, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.
3. Shortcut Cubed Steak Stew [5]: Think: beef stew. Just cubed steak instead of chunked up hunks of quality beef. The recipe is as follows, but I moderated so I’ll explain the actual cooking process below it. Recipe found at Dinner At Christinas.
4. Cube Steak Milanese [6]: Recipe found at Food Network.
5. Marlboro Man’s Favorite Sandwich [7]: And voila! A rib-stickin’, man-pleasin’, not non-fat sandwich your whole family will love. Just be sure to double up on the Stairmaster for the three weeks following this meal. Recipe found at The Pioneer Woman.
6. Southern Steak and Milk Gravy [8]: This is one of my absolute favorite meals that my mother made growing up. Tender steak smothered in creamy and flavorful milk gravy, this dish is yet another bit of proof that simple food is often times the best! Recipe found at Southern Plate.
7. Cube Steak Casserole [9]: This dish is loved by everyone in our house. Recipe found at Serendipity Bistro.
8. Budget Friendly Beef Stroganoff [10]: I tend to be great at improvising in the kitchen so last night I changed things around and made the best beef stroganoff that I’ve ever had. Recipe found at Day to Day with Debra.
9. Southwest Beef Rolls [11]: Most of the recipes that I share are very easy. This one is too, but it does take a bit more time to put together. It’s worth it though. Recipe found at Eat at Home.
10. Braised Cube Steaks with Orange [12]: Quick & easy recipe, can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Recipe found at Epicurious.

Also check out How to Turn Cheap Choice Steaks into Gucci Prime Steaks [13].
Also See These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [14]
* Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles [15]
* Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast [16]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Image: http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/11/06/down-home-divine/

[2] Turning to Cube Steak, and Back to Childhood: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/04/dining/04steak.html

[3] help save money on groceries: http://tipnut.com/how-to-save-money-on-groceries/

[4] Cube Steaks Parmigiana Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Cube-Steaks-Parmigiana

[5] Shortcut Cubed Steak Stew: http://www.dinneratchristinas.com/2008/12/shortcut-cubed-steak-stew.html

[6] Cube Steak Milanese: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/eating-well/cube-steak-milanese-recipe/index.html

[7] Marlboro Man’s Favorite Sandwich: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/marlboro_mans_f/

[8] Southern Steak and Milk Gravy: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/09/southern-steak-and-milk-gravy.html

[9] Cube Steak Casserole: http://serendipitybistro.blogspot.com/2008/12/cube-steak-casserole.html

[10] Budget Friendly Beef Stroganoff: http://debradaytoday.blogspot.com/2009/03/budget-friendly-beef-stroganoff.html

[11] Southwest Beef Rolls: http://eat-in-pack-up.blogspot.com/2009/03/southwest-beef-rolls.html

[12] Braised Cube Steaks with Orange: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Braised-Cube-Steaks-with-Orange-10014

[13] How to Turn Cheap Choice Steaks into Gucci Prime Steaks: http://tipnut.com/how-to-turn-cheap-choice-steaks-into-gucci-prime-steaks/

[14] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

[15] Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-casseroles/

[16] Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast: http://tipnut.com/eggs-breakfast/

Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast

Posted By TipNut On September 11, 2008 @ 1:05 pm In Recipes | No Comments

Looking for a nice brunch or breakfast recipe for this weekend? This week’s Hit List features 10 breakfast recipes I’ve found around the web this past week, each dish featuring eggs. Recipes are easy to prepare with no fussy ingredients, all look delicious!

Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast

1. Baked Eggs, Toast, Bacon [cookingquest.wordpress.com]- Tipnut.comBaked Eggs, Toast and Bacon in One Package [1]: From the site–”A baked egg dish that is super easy to make. How can you go wrong, bacon, cheese, cream, eggs and toast all in one lovely package“. Found at My Cooking Quest.

2. Baked Eggs With Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon [2]: From the site–”Baked eggs can be made lickity split and, more importantly, don’t require much thinking. For my version, I went with bacon, cheddar and tomato as the flavorings. You could probably come up with tons of other ones. Each of the recipes I linked to has a completely different take“. Found at Cookography.

3. Recipe Favorites: Egg Muffins Revisited, Again [3]: From the site–”They’re high in protein, gluten-free, and perfect to feed to kids. This is a great idea for breakfast for anyone who’s busy in the morning and wants something that can be made ahead and eaten on-the-go“. Found at Kalyn’s Kitchen

4. Egg & Ham Topped Croissant [4]: This croissant sandwich is perfect for breakfast or anytime of day. Found at Land O’ Lakes.

5. Fiesta Scrambled Eggs Recipe [5]: Just like an omelet with all the fixings, except scrambled-yum! Found at Taste Of Home.

6. Herb and Egg Scramble with Garlic Toast and Sliced Tomato [6]: Recipe from Rachael Ray, this is an easy way to zip up scrambled eggs. Found at Food Network.

7. Country Egg Scramble [7]: A recipe adapted from Betty Crocker, this skillet scramble is a simple but tasty example of a savory breakfast. Found at The Way The Cookie Crumbles.

8. Recipe: “Ham and Cheese” Breakfast Casserole [8]: From the site–”The appeal is this: You throw everything in the dish the night before, allow the bread to soak up the egg-and-milk mixture overnight, and bake it in the morning“. Found at The Kitchn.

9. Recipe Sharing: Breakfast Casserole [9]: From the site–”I like this recipe when we have house guests or during the holidays because it can be fixed in advance, refrigerated overnight and ready to pop in the oven the next day. For a work breakfast, it serves a lot of people, especially when paired with fruit or bagels. It’s a basic variation on many similar recipes that are out there, so it’s nothing unique. Just delicious!” Found at RobandKathryn.blogspot.com.

10. Waffle Breakfast Casserole [10]: Recipe from Better Homes & Gardens that mixes up frozen waffles, sausages, eggs into one easy breakfast.

More recipe ideas: Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe [11], How To Make Breakfast Burritos
[12] and How To Make Monster, Fluffy Omelets
[13].
Also See These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles [14]
* Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe [11]
* Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles [15]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Baked Eggs, Toast and Bacon in One Package: http://cookingquest.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/baked-eggs-toast-and-bacon-in-one-package/

[2] Baked Eggs With Cheese, Tomatoes, Bacon: http://www.cookography.com/2008/baked-eggs-w-cheese-tomatoes-bacon

[3] Recipe Favorites: Egg Muffins Revisited, Again: http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/2006/10/egg-muffins-revisited-again.html

[4] Egg & Ham Topped Croissant: http://www.landolakes.com/mealideas/ViewRecipe.cfm?RecipeID=8087

[5] Fiesta Scrambled Eggs Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Fiesta-Scrambled-Eggs

[6] Herb and Egg Scramble with Garlic Toast and Sliced Tomato: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/herb-and-egg-scramble-with-garlic-toast-and-sliced-tomato-recipe/index.html

[7] Country Egg Scramble: http://crumblycookie.wordpress.com/2008/08/10/country-egg-scramble/

[8] Recipe: “Ham and Cheese” Breakfast Casserole: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/breakfast/recipe-ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole-043364

[9] Recipe Sharing: Breakfast Casserole: http://robandkathryn.blogspot.com/2008/09/recipe-sharing-breakfast-casserole.html

[10] Waffle Breakfast Casserole: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pancakes-waffles/waffle-breakfast-casserole/

[11] Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole-recipe/

[12] How To Make Breakfast Burritos: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-breakfast-burritos/

[13] How To Make Monster, Fluffy Omelets: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-monster-fluffy-omelets/

[14] Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/breakfast-casseroles/

[15] Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-casseroles/

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Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles

Posted By TipNut On December 23, 2008 @ 7:00 am In Recipes | 2 Comments

I usually post Recipe Hit Lists on Thursdays but I wanted to post this list in time for Christmas brunch. Most of these can be prepared the night before then cooked Christmas morning, a perfect solution to busy holiday mornings! It’s going to be hard choosing just one, each of these recipes look delicious :).
12 Breakfast Casseroles

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole [maresfoodandfun.blogspot.com] - Tipnut.comMake Ahead Breakfast Casserole With Ruby Grapefruit On The Side [1]: Sometimes it is nice to have a delicious breakfast, that you can prepare the night before, that will feed a number of people. All you have to do is pop it in the oven and you have a great breakfast, in a short amount of time. I made this breakfast casserole for a weekend breakfast and it was so, so easy to put together. Recipe from Meet Me In The Kitchen.

2. Sausage Hashbrown Casserole[2]: My nephew is a picky, picky, PICKY eater. But he LOVES the casserole I’m going to share with you today. It’s a recipe my Aunt Ann, my mom’s baby sister shared with me several years ago. I’ve tweaked it and made it my own over the years. And it’s something that our “new” Christmas breakfast wouldn’t be complete without. Recipe found at What’s Cookin Good Lookin.

3. Breakfast Casserole [3]: Recipe found at Bon Appetit.

4. Wake-Up Casserole [4]: This recipe is one that I have been making for Christmas morning for many years. I make it up the night before and pop it into the oven in the morning. Delicious and very easy!!! Recipe from I’m An Organizing Junkie.

5. Breakfast Strata with Greens, Gruyere, and Sausage [5]: Imagine it: Christmas morning, carols are playing on the stereo; you’ve already gone through a few cups of coffee as you and your loved ones have opened your gifts. Maybe the outside trees are blanketed in snow (thanks to a recent well-timed pre-Christmas snowstorm!) Everyone is feeling joyful, relaxed, and a little bit sugared up from the candy and chocolates that were found tucked into stockings. It’s starting to feel like breakfast time, and - lucky you - you’ve already planned ahead. You assembled this strata the night before, and now all that you need to do Christmas morning is bake it! Recipe found at Eggs on Sunday.

6. Recipe Favorites: Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole [6]: Whether you’re having guests for breakfast or just looking for make-ahead breakfast options for the South Beach Diet, breakfast casseroles like this are great. This will keep for at least a week in the fridge, and it’s easy to pop it in the microwave for a quick breakfast. (You can freeze it, but the eggs get a bit watery.) The possible combinations that will work in a breakfast casserole like this are endless, so check after the recipe for some other variations I’ve enjoyed. Recipe found at Kalyn’s Kitchen.

7. Breakfast Casserole [7]: The most wonderful thing about this casserole is that you can pretty much do anything to it that you’d like as long as you stick to the basic amounts called for. If you would prefer sausage instead of ham… go for it. The same goes with the vegetables and cheese. I’ve made this in countless varieties and they’ve always been really good. Use your imagination and your families favorites to make this recipe your own. Recipe found at Adventures of Kitchen Girl.

8. Christmas Breakfast Casserole [8]: After church services on Christmas morning, our family enjoys this easy, make-head casserole. I’d also recommend it for a special breakfast or brunch any time of the year. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.

9. Maple Sausage And Waffle Breakfast Casserole [9]: Warning! This dish was very popular. You might need to double it and cook it in a 9 X 13 inch pan, to avoid fights. Recipe found at What Did You Eat?

10. Holiday Breakfast Strata [10]: This is the perfect way to make your holiday breakfast a deliciously stress-free experience. You can put this strata together ahead of time, tuck it into the refrigerator, and pop it in the oven Christmas morning before you get the coffee started. For many families, this is a treat they look forward to every year. Recipe from King Arthur Flour.

11. Mexican Breakfast Casserole [11]: Heres a breakfast dish you can get done the night before. It seems like alot of ingredient and let me tell you, it is. But it really is quite easy. Recipe from Megan’s Cooking.

12. The Wife Saver [12]: The casserole is hearty but not overly heavy. It has almost a quiche-like texture, combined with salty ham, sharp cheddar cheese and a crunchy cereal topping (the Special-K topping threw me a bit as well, but it was awesome!). Really delicious. Especially when it’s paired with a nice fruit salad and croissants, like we did. Recipe found at Culinary Wannabe.

Bonus Recipes

* Overnight Pull Aparts - Christmas Breakfast [13] (Found at Southern Plate).

* Aunt Carolyn’s Blueberry Stuffed French Toast [14]: (Scroll down to find recipe). Chill overnight or for 8 hours. ( this is best made the night before ). This French toast is my Favorite Breakfast. It tastes like something you would eat in a ritzy hotel or nice bed and breakfast.. My favorite!! Recipe found at An Old Fashioned Girl.

Don’t Miss: Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe [15] previously posted on Tipnut. You’ll also find some breakfast ideas and a few more breakfast casseroles on Recipe Hit List:
Eggs For Breakfast [16].

Also See These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast [16]
* Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe [15]
* Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles [17]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole With Ruby Grapefruit On The Side: http://maresfoodandfun.blogspot.com/2008/12/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole-with.html

[2] Sausage Hashbrown Casserole: http://whatscookingoodlookin.wordpress.com/2008/12/21/sausage-hashbrown-casserole/

[3] Breakfast Casserole: http://jkmassonrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/12/breakfast-casserole.html

[4] Wake-Up Casserole: http://orgjunkie.com/2006/10/menu-plan-monday-oct-2nd.html

[5] Breakfast Strata with Greens, Gruyere, and Sausage: http://eggsonsunday.wordpress.com/2008/12/21/breakfast-strata-with-greens-gruyere-and-sausage/

[6] Recipe Favorites: Mushroom and Feta Breakfast Casserole: http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/2006/11/mushroom-and-feta-breakfast-casserole.html

[7] Breakfast Casserole: http://kitchengirljo.blogspot.com/2008/10/breakfast-casserole.html

[8] Christmas Breakfast Casserole: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Christmas-Breakfast-Casserole-2

[9] Maple Sausage And Waffle Breakfast Casserole: http://whatdidyoueat.typepad.com/what_did_you_eat/2007/06/maple_sausage_a.html

[10] Holiday Breakfast Strata: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/RecipeDisplay?RID=214

[11] Mexican Breakfast Casserole: http://meganscookin.blogspot.com/2007/09/mexican-breakfast-casserole.html

[12] The Wife Saver: http://culinarywannabe.blogspot.com/2008/12/wifesaver.html

[13] Overnight Pull Aparts - Christmas Breakfast: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/12/overnight-pull-aparts-christmas-breakfast-with-our-guest-blogger.html

[14] Aunt Carolyn’s Blueberry Stuffed French Toast: http://annban10.blogspot.com/2008/12/favorite-christmas-recipes.html

[15] Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipe: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole-recipe/

[16] Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast: http://tipnut.com/eggs-breakfast/

[17] Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-casseroles/

Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles

Posted By TipNut On August 28, 2008 @ 1:06 pm In Popular Tips, Recipes | 1 Comment

Where did the summer go? Fall’s here and suddenly, BAM, things are crazy busy. I’ve been in the mood for meal planning and make ahead / freezer casserole dishes. Here’s a whopping 10 recipes that have caught my eye this past week…Good Grief I’m Hungry, these all sound so tasty!

Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles

1. Picture of Make Ahead Chicken Casserole [southernliving.com] - Tipnut.comMake-Ahead Chicken Casserole [1]: Get ready for the back-to-school push–freeze this chicken and rice entrée for weeknight meals (click the recipe link for Chicken Casserole D’Iberville). Found at Southern Living.

2. Ahead Meals: Beefy Enchilada Bake [2]: A layered lasagna casserole that’s easy to prepare, great to make ahead of time, freeze, thaw and bake. Recipe found at Heavenly Homemakers.

3. Sicilian Casserole [3]: Wrap this zesty ground beef dish well and freeze up to 3 months, see directions at the bottom of recipe for how to freeze ahead. Found at ArmyMama.
4. Shepherd’s Pie Casserole [4]: Always an easy favorite you can count on, from the site–”This is another one of those dishes that’s great to make ahead and freeze”. Found at See Kat Cook.

5. Country Casserole [5]: From the site’s description–”This casserole is quick, easy, filling, great tasting, an inexpensive way to feed a crowd, a complete meal in one, freezes AMAZINGLY well, can be made even MORE easy by using canned chicken when you’re not in the mood to cook chicken ahead of time”. Sounds like a winner to me! Ingredients include chicken, pasta and veggies. Found at Southern Plate.

6. Make Ahead Marmalade French Toast Casserole [6]: I’m a sucker for both french toast & make ahead dishes–no way can I resist! This one’s an overnight refrigerated dish. Found at Foodies-R-Us. Also see this breakfast casserole recipe [7].

7. Chicken And Dressing Casserole - Freezer [8]: From the site–”I make a really good chicken and dressing casserole that is basically thrown together. I divide it into two or three containers and freeze them.” Found at MyFavoriteRecipes.

8. Light King Ranch Chicken

[9]: From the site–”Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, and bake as directed.” Found at Michelle’s Messy Musings.

9. Chicken Enchilada Casserole [10]: From the site–”You can assemble the casserole ahead of time; cover and chill in the refrigerator overnight, then bake at 350° for 1 hour or until bubbly. Or freeze casserole, thaw in refrigerator 24 hours, then bake for 1 hour or until thoroughly heated.” Found at Apple A Day.

10. Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole [11]: There are actually three recipes on this page that all sound good, I’m liking the look of the Poppy Seed Chicken recipe too (and take a look at all the meals stacked in her freezer–good for her!). Found at Live to Learn! Homeschool Blogger.

Getting inspired to start some freezer or bulk cooking? Check out Once A Month Cooking [12] for some great resources to get you started.

And don’t forget about this kick-up-the-flavor tip: Kick Up A Casserole With Herb Crusts [13].

Also See These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles [14]
* Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast [15]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [16]

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[1] Make-Ahead Chicken Casserole: http://www.southernliving.com/southern/foods/quick/article/0,28012,672382,00.html

[2] Ahead Meals: Beefy Enchilada Bake: http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/blog/make-ahead-meals-beefy-enchilada-bake

[3] Sicilian Casserole: http://andnicholasmakes3.blogspot.com/2008/06/make-ahead-meals-to-freeze.html

[4] Shepherd’s Pie Casserole: http://seekatcook.wordpress.com/2008/06/28/shepherds-pie/

[5] Country Casserole: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/08/country-casserole.html

[6] Make Ahead Marmalade French Toast Casserole: http://mrswood2007.blogspot.com/2008/08/make-ahead-marmalade-french-toast.html

[7] breakfast casserole recipe: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-breakfast-casserole-recipe/

[8] Chicken And Dressing Casserole - Freezer: http://myallrecipes.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/chicken-and-dressing-casserole-freezer/

[9] Light King Ranch Chicken: http://moonburst37.blogspot.com/2008/08/light-king-ranch-chicken.html

[10] Chicken Enchilada Casserole: http://kelseysappleaday.blogspot.com/2008/08/tasty-tools-chicken-enchilada-casserole.html

[11] Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/brown/570381/

[12] Once A Month Cooking: http://tipnut.com/once-a-month-cooking-buncha-links/

[13] Kick Up A Casserole With Herb Crusts: http://tipnut.com/kick-up-a-casserole-with-herb-crusts/

[14] Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/breakfast-casseroles/

[15] Recipe Hit List: Eggs For Breakfast: http://tipnut.com/eggs-breakfast/

[16] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes

Posted By TipNut On September 18, 2008 @ 1:08 pm In Recipes | 3 Comments

I’ve been hunting for slow cooker recipes this past week, here are my top 12 picks that I found online. Enjoy!

Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes

Chicken & Vegetables With Herbs [bhg.com] - Tipnut.com

1. Chicken & Vegetables With Herbs [1]: Chicken legs, mushrooms, pearl onions and herbs smothered in sauce, yum! Recipe found at Better Homes And Gardens.

2. Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice and Baby Carrots [2]: Boneless chicken breasts, celery, green pepper, onion, pineapple chunks and more tasty ingredients make a nice dish that is served with rice and mini carrots. Found at Food Network.

3. Easy Pepper Jack Chicken [3]: Chicken breasts, bell pepper strips, Pepper Jack cheese soup and chunky salsa make up this super-easy slow cooker meal. Found at My Favorite Recipes.

4. Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Rice & Broccoli [4]: Boneless chicken breasts, three different cans of cream soups, rice, broccoli, garlic & more. Chicken is rubbed with garlic and seared before adding to crockpot. Found at The French Kitchen.

5. Crock Pot Pizza [5]: Ground beef, wide noodles, pizza sauce, mushroom soup, mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings are all layered in the crockpot. Found at Kaysville Momma.

6. Slow Cooker Ribs [6]: Ribs are seasoned with rub overnight then cooked slow for a few hours in a can of beer in the crockpot (can of coke can be used too). Finish the meat off by smothering in BBQ sauce and cook in the oven for a few minutes. Found at Julie’s Foodie.

7. Beef Burgundy [7]: This recipe requires a bit of fuss, but it sounds delish! Beef stewing meat, bacon, onion, carrots, and more tasty things make this hearty dish. Found at Martin Family Moments.

8. Crockpot Chow Mein Recipe [8]: Make this with chicken or your favorite meat (or even vegetarian). Anything with Chow Mein in the name has to be a hit as far as I’m concerned ;). Found at A Year Of CrockPotting.

9. Crock Pot Chicken And Dressing Tutorial [9]: What’s not to love in this recipe–ingredients include chicken breasts, cornbread, onion, hard boiled eggs and cream of chicken soup. Found at Southern Plate.

10. Easy Barbeque Pork Sandwiches [10]: Ingredients include pork roast, onion and bbq sauce, super simple crockpot recipe that slow cooks all day. Found at Aggie’s Kitchen.

11. Stuffed Cabbage Casserole For The Crock Pot [11]: A slow cooker version of lazy cabbage rolls, ingredients include ground beef or turkey, cabbage, onion, green pepper, rice and diced tomatoes. Found at Nanny Kim’s Recipes.

12. Super Easy Pot Roast [12]: Beef roast, brown gravy mix, dry Italian salad dressing mix, dry ranch dressing mix, water and that’s it for ingredients! Slow cooks all day. Found at Created And Called.

More Recipes:

* Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe [13]
* How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal [14]
* Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken [15]
* Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe [16]
* Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe [17]

Tips:

* Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks [18]
* Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips [19]

Also See These Tips:

* Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe [13]
* Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes [20]
* Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes [21]

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[1] Chicken & Vegetables With Herbs: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/chicken-and-vegetables-with-herbs/

[2] Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice and Baby Carrots: http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=7034

[3] Easy Pepper Jack Chicken: http://myallrecipes.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/easy-pepper-jack-chicken/

[4] Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Rice & Broccoli: http://thefrenchkitchen.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/slow-cooker-chx-creamy-rice-broccoli/

[5] Crock Pot Pizza: http://kaysvillemomma.blogspot.com/2008/09/heres-yummy-crockpot-recipe-for-you.html

[6] Slow Cooker Ribs: http://juliesfoodie.blogspot.com/2008/09/slow-cooker-ribs.html

[7] Beef Burgundy: http://martinfamilymoments.blogspot.com/2008/09/one-of-my-favorite-recipes.html

[8] Crockpot Chow Mein Recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/07/crockpot-chow-mein-recipe.html

[9] Crock Pot Chicken And Dressing Tutorial: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/crock-pot-chicken-and-dressing-tutorial.html

[10] Easy Barbeque Pork Sandwiches: http://aggieskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/09/jamies-easy-barbeque-pork-sandwiches.html

[11] Stuffed Cabbage Casserole For The Crock Pot: http://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/stuffed-cabbage-casserole-for-crock-pot.html

[12] Super Easy Pot Roast: http://momnaction.blogspot.com/2008/09/calling-all-slow-cookers.html

[13] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-pull-apart-roast-beef-recipe/

[14] How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-overnight-crockpot-oatmeal-oatmeal-in-a-thermos/

[15] Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-rotisserie-chicken/

[16] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/

[17] Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-spaghetti-sauce-recipe/

[18] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-cooking-tips-tricks/

[19] Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips: http://tipnut.com/crusty-crockpot-cleaning-tips/

[20] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes: http://tipnut.com/meatloaf-recipes/

[21] Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-soup-recipes/

Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks

Posted By TipNut On September 18, 2008 @ 9:33 am In Cooking Tips, Featured, Popular Tips | 7 Comments

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1. If you don’t like the taste or texture of the meat from simmering in its juices, set the meat on a layer of vegetables (like potatoes, onions or carrots) or set it on foil balls high enough to keep the meat out of the juices (see directions on this recipe [1] for the foil ball method).

2. Spray the crock lightly with non-stick spray, olive oil or vegetable oil to prevent the dish cooking or burning onto the sides of the crock, you’ll also find plenty of crockpot cleaning tips here [2].

3. Make sure the crock is half full of food ingredients to keep the dish from burning or overcooking…don’t fill the crock too full, you want it no more than 2/3 full or the dish will need to cook longer to prevent it from being undercooked. If you can, have both a smaller and larger size slow cooker on hand to accommodate various quantities and recipes. Slow cookers can be found really cheap at garage sales and it’s worth it to have another one on hand.

4. Carefully remove the lid from the crock by lifting it straight up then over. This will help prevent much of the condensation running back into the dish which just dilutes the sauce consistency and flavor.

5. Unless the recipe instructs you to do so, do not lift the lid to stir or peek at the dish. This lowers the temperature inside the crock pot and the meal won’t be fully cooked within the alloted time.

6. Prevent half cooked carrots and potatoes by layering them on the bottom of the crock first then adding the rest of the ingredients. Cut them in about 1 inch chunks or so, this helps them cook faster.

7. Use fresh vegetables rather than canned or frozen since they’ll retain their flavor and texture better (as well as add flavor to the meat). If you do use canned or frozen vegetables, add them to your crockpot toward the end of cooking time, just long enough to heat them through. This way they won’t be tasteless mush.

8. For more flavor, first brown any meat, onions, garlic and some of the flavorful veggies (like onions and green peppers).

9. Trim off as much of the fat on the meat as you can as well as remove the skin from chicken, this helps prevent much of the fat melting into the sauce.

10. Cook with thawed meat rather than frozen (unless recipe instructs otherwise). The dish will need longer cooking otherwise and will affect the rest of the ingredients.

11. Choose cuts of meat that will fit in your slow cooker easily. If the cut of meat is too big and you cram it in, it won’t cook through as well and will likely need longer cooking time (affecting the rest of the recipe’s ingredients as well). Trim off excess meat and freeze to use later in soups or stews.

12. Choose cheap cuts of meat where possible since the meat turns out quite tender when cooked slow. Slow cooking is a great opportunity to economize.

13. If the sauce or gravy is too thin, remove the lid from the slow cooker the last 1/2 hour and turn up the heat to try to thicken it. You can also add potato flakes [3] to thicken the sauce.

14. Dry herbs and spices can lose their flavor when cooking so long, if possible–try adding them the last two hours before the meal is ready to help keep the flavor. Use fresh herbs when possible, these can be added first thing since they’ll hold their flavor better when cooking for hours.

15. For better pasta and rice, cook these separately about an hour before the meal is ready. Once they’re barely cooked, throw them in with the meal to simmer in the sauce.

16. You can cut cooking time in half by cooking on High instead of Low, but cook according to directions whenever possible since the recipe results might differ otherwise (meat may not be as tender, etc.).

17. If your slow cooker doesn’t come with a timer, you can buy an appliance timer for just a few bucks (check Amazon for “Appliance Timer”, some are quite low in price). This is really nice to have since you can start the crockpot later in the morning, in the middle of the night or set it to turn off in case you’re late getting home from work.

Updated: Originally published February 12, 2008, new tips added
Also See These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [4]
* 10 Quick Tips For Stir Fry Cooking [5]
* Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips [2]

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[2] plenty of crockpot cleaning tips here: http://tipnut.com/crusty-crockpot-cleaning-tips/

[3] potato flakes: http://tipnut.com/quick-tips-for-the-kitchen/

[4] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

[5] 10 Quick Tips For Stir Fry Cooking: http://tipnut.com/tips-stir-fry/

Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken

Posted By TipNut On October 26, 2007 @ 6:38 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Recipe - Tipnut.comThis will make a nice chicken with a slightly crispy skin, not quite rotisserie crispy, but it’s still very good.

Ingredients:

Roasting Chicken
Seasonings (Lemon Pepper, Lemon Herb Blend, or your favorite Chicken Spices)
Lard (I use Tenderflake)

Directions:

* Wash the chicken inside and out thoroughly. Pat dry with paper towels. Rub in a light layer of lard all over the outside of the chicken, wings, legs and all. Sprinkle seasonings inside the chicken and outside (be generous).

* Wad up aluminum foil into balls, large enough for the chicken to sit on top of them yet not having the chicken touching the lid. I like to make them as high as I can since there is quite a bit of juice that accumulates at the bottom–I don’t like the chicken “simmering” in this. Arrange foil balls around the bottom of the crockpot, as many as you need to hold the chicken up (4 should do it).

* Place the chicken on the foil balls, breast side up.

* Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 6 to 7 hours, depending on the size of the chicken. Watch the juice level and if it gets high, use a turkey baster to remove some of it.

I did try last week’s Crockpot Potatoes [1] with this rotisserie style chicken dish, and they were good even though I scrimped on the cheese and onions (it looked like too much!).

Next time I’ll use the amount the recipe suggests ;). Having two crockpots is really handy (I find one large and one small is perfect), you can have two hot dishes prepared and most of the work done in the morning. Watch for sales since these can be picked up at such low prices now.

Also See These Tips:

* How To Meal-Stretch A Chicken [2]
* Crockpot Chicken Soup For The Soul [3]
* Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe [4]

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[1] Crockpot Potatoes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-potatoes-recipe/

[2] How To Meal-Stretch A Chicken: http://tipnut.com/meal-stretch-chicken/

[3] Crockpot Chicken Soup For The Soul: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-chicken-soup-for-the-soul/

[4] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-pull-apart-roast-beef-recipe/

Freezing Cookies & Cookie Dough: Tip Sheet

Posted By TipNut On March 12, 2009 @ 6:04 am In Baking Tips | No Comments

Cookie Dough & Freshly Baked Cookies

Cookie Dough & Freshly Baked Cookies
Frozen baked or unbaked, cookies from your freezer have the same flavor and texture as freshly baked cookies. If your freezer is crowded, you’ll probably prefer to freeze unbaked cookie dough–it takes less freezer space and needs no special handling to prevent breakage. On the other hand, cookies baked before freezing are ready to eat within minutes upon removal from the freezer. Either way, cookies freeze superbly.

How To Freeze Baked Cookies

* Bake cookies and cool completely. It is best to store baked cookies in containers (bakery carton, cans, etc.) which will give them protection against the handling and bumping they may get in the freezer.
* Protect cookies by wrapping with layers of crumpled pieces of waxed paper. Separate layers of soft cookies with double thicknesses of waxed paper.
* Be sure metal containers have tight-fitting lids; give cardboard cartons an overwrap of foil or plastic.

How To Freeze Unbaked Cookie Dough

* Drop cookie dough may be packed in bulk in any air-tight freezer container; when ready to bake you need thaw dough only until it is soft enough to let you break off pieces. Or, you can drop dough by teaspoonful onto cookie sheet 1/4 inch apart, quick-freeze for 1 hour, then pack into containers using double thicknesses of waxed paper to separate the layers. This method eliminates thawing time; the frozen drop cookies can be placed in the oven immediately.
* Shape refrigerator cookie dough, wrap in foil or plastic bag and freeze. When ready to bake, simply slice off as many cookies as you wish from the frozen dough and return balance of dough to freezer. The cut cookies can be put to bake immediately.
* Rolled cookies should be rolled and cut for baking before freezing. Pack with two sheets of waxed paper separating each layer. These, too, can go from your freezer into the oven without thawing.

Cookie Thawing Instructions

* Baked Cookies: Thaw in freezer wrapping at room temperature 15-30 minutes depending on thickness of the cookies and number packed in each container.
* Unbaked Cookie Dough: Thaw in freezer wrapping at room temperature until dough can be handled; place on greased cookie sheet, bake as usual.

Source: How To Freeze Foods Booklet (1950’s)
Also See These Tips:

* How To Freeze Bread Dough [1]
* Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies [2]
* Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line [3]

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[1] How To Freeze Bread Dough: http://tipnut.com/freeze-bread-dough/

[2] Tips Guide For Making Homemade Cookies: http://tipnut.com/tips-baking-cookies/

[3] Holiday Baking Tips: Cookie Assembly Line: http://tipnut.com/holiday-baking/

How To Freeze Bread Dough

Posted By TipNut On January 29, 2009 @ 6:27 am In Baking Tips | 1 Comment

Picture of Bread Dough - Tipnut.comYou love homemade bread but you don’t have the amount of time it takes to make. You can buy a bread maker, but if you prefer baking bread in an oven, here’s a way you can enjoy freshly baked homemade bread each and every day.

It’s cheap to do and much healthier since your family isn’t consuming all those preservatives found in many commercial breads.

Tip:

* Make batches of bread one day a month and freeze the dough to take out as you need.

Here’s what you do…
How To Freeze Ahead Bread Dough

* Use your favorite bread recipe, but double the amount of yeast required.
* Follow recipe directions for mixing and kneading, allow the dough to rise once (double in size).
* Punch down the dough.
* Shape loaves so they are no more than 2 inches deep (they need to thaw quickly once out of the freezer).
* Place shaped loaves in a ziploc freezer bag (remove the air) and freeze.

Unbaked bread dough can be frozen up to four weeks.
How To Thaw & Prepare Frozen Dough

* Remove dough loaf from freezer bag and place in a greased loaf pan. Cover with greased plastic wrap. It will rise while it thaws.
* When the dough has fully thawed, bake it as the recipe dictates.
* The dough likely will not rise until it’s double in bulk, but it will continue rising when you bake it.
* Some doughs perform best with an additional rise and punch down before baking, test to see which gives you best results.

Also see How To Make Bread, White Bread Recipe [1] and Tips on Baking Breads [2].
Also See These Tips:

* How To Make Homemade Bread Plus Recipe [1]
* Freeze Bananas Plus Banana Bread Recipe [3]
* Baking Homemade Bread: Troubleshooting Tips [4]

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[2] Tips on Baking Breads: http://tipnut.com/tips-on-baking-breads/

[3] Freeze Bananas Plus Banana Bread Recipe: http://tipnut.com/freeze-bananas-plus-banana-bread-recipe/

[4] Baking Homemade Bread: Troubleshooting Tips: http://tipnut.com/homemade-bread-tips/

Homemade Instant Flavored Coffee Recipe - Cafe Viennoise

Posted By TipNut On November 23, 2007 @ 6:10 am In Food, Recipes | 1 Comment

Picture of Hot Cup of Coffee - Tipnut.comIngredients:

Part 1:

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Part 2:

3/4 cup instant coffee
1/2 cup non-dairy powdered creamer (Coffee-Mate)
1/2 cup skim milk powder
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

* Step 1: Mix the sugar with both the almond and vanilla extracts (Ingredients Part 1). Stir with a fork until there is no more moisture.
* Step 2: Stir in the rest of the ingredients (Ingredients Part 2). Sift everything together to blend thoroughly.
* Step 3: Store in an airtight container and use 2 to 3 tsp per 1 cup of boiling water.

Also See These Tips:

* Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe - Mocha [1]
* Homemade Instant Cappuccino Recipe [2]
* Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix [3]

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[1] Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe - Mocha: http://tipnut.com/homemade-flavored-instant-coffee-recipe/

[2] Homemade Instant Cappuccino Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-instant-cappuccino-recipe/

[3] Amaretto Mocha Recipe Mix: http://tipnut.com/amaretto-mocha-recipe-mix/

Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More

Posted By TipNut On April 3, 2007 @ 6:13 am In Baking Tips, Food, Recipes | 3 Comments

Recipes - Tipnut.comWhipped Cream Substitute

2 large ripe bananas, sliced
3 tsp sugar
2 egg whites

Directions:

* Whip all ingredients together just like you would regular cream. Add some flavoring if you like.

Flavoring Ideas:

* Almond Extract
* Vanilla Extract
* Flavored Liqueur
* Brandy or Rum
* Lemon or Orange Zest
* Instant Coffee
* Sifted Cocoa
* Cinnamon

Real Whipped Cream Recipe

1 tsp gelatin
4 tsp water

* Combine the above until thick; Microwave 25 to 30 seconds until clear; Cool slightly

1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

* Whip together until thickened then add the gelatin mixture (while still whipping); Whip until stiff

Quick & Easy Fruit Dip

1 part whipped cream
1 part vanilla or flavored yogurt, or vanilla pudding
Also See These Tips:

* Mock Devonshire Cream Recipes [1]
* Homemade Irish Cream Recipe [2]
* Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe - Mocha [3]

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[1] Mock Devonshire Cream Recipes: http://tipnut.com/mock-devonshire-cream-recipes/

[2] Homemade Irish Cream Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-irish-cream-recipe/

[3] Homemade Flavored Instant Coffee Recipe - Mocha: http://tipnut.com/homemade-flavored-instant-coffee-recipe/

Mock Devonshire Cream Recipes

Posted By TipNut On September 20, 2007 @ 6:14 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Picture of Clotted Cream (Devonshire Cream) - Tipnut.comDevonshire cream anyone? [1] Yum!

Clotted cream is a thick yellow cream made by heating unpasteurized cow’s milk and then leaving it in shallow pans for several hours. During this time, the cream content rises to the surface and forms ‘clots’. Clotted cream purists prefer the milk to come from cows in the West Country, mainly from Devon and Cornwall.

When clotted cream is not commercially available, a reasonable facsimile may be made by combining two parts whole milk with one part whipping (heavy) cream, heating at the very lowest possible heat for a couple of hours until a skin forms, leaving it undisturbed overnight, and then harvesting the skin and its underclots. The remaining milk may be consumed or used in any number of recipes.

For those of us in parts of the world where the real stuff isn’t readily available, here’s my collection of Mock Devonshire Cream Recipes…
Mock Devonshire Cream Recipes

Recipe #1

1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 TBS liqueur (such as Amaretto, Khalua, etc.–you could also use vanilla)
pinch nutmeg

* Mix all the ingredients then cover and refrigerate overnight. Stir before using.

Recipe #2

3 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream

* Beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Gradually add the whipping cream and beat until thick. Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Recipe #3

4 oz. cream cheese
1 cup whipping cream
1 tsp confectioners sugar
splash of vanilla

* Blend ingredients in a blender or food processor until very thick. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Recipe #4

3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping cream

* In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and salt; stir until well blended. Stir in whipping cream. With an electric mixer, beat mixture until stiff. Store in refrigerator.

These mock recipes are quite a bit quicker and easier to put together, and definitely not the real thing–but still very delicious on all kinds of fruits, baked goods and desserts.

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Also See These Tips:

* Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More [2]
* Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes [3]
* Homemade Sandwich Spread Recipes [4]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Devonshire cream anyone?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devonshire_cream

[2] Substitute For Whipped Cream Recipe & More: http://tipnut.com/substitute-for-whipped-cream/

[3] Homemade Vanilla Sugar Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-vanilla-sugar-recipes/

[4] Homemade Sandwich Spread Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-sandwich-spread-recipe/

Homemade Sandwich Spread Recipes

Posted By TipNut On May 16, 2007 @ 6:21 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments

Recipes - Tipnut.comHomemade Sandwich Spread

Recipe #1

Ingredients:

3 eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sweet pickles, chopped
1/2 pkg. cream cheese, grated
1 small tin pimento (finely sliced)
3 tsp mustard (level measure)
1 tsp salt

Directions:

* Mix all ingredients except pimento and pickles. Cook slowly over medium heat, continuously stirring. When thick, remove from stove.
* Add picles and pimento, mix well.
* Cool, then store in sterilized jar.

Recipe #2

Ingredients:

3 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 cup sweet cucumber pickles (finely chopped)
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup canned milk
1 small pkg. cream cheese
3 tsp mustard
1 tsp salt

Directions:

* Beat eggs and milk, add other ingredients. Cook in double boiler until thick.

There’s also this recipe for a meat sandwich spread [1], quantity for a large group.
Also See These Tips:

* Homemade Mustard Recipes [2]
* Quick & Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe [3]
* Homemade Sweet Refrigerator Pickles In Three Easy Steps [4]

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[1] meat sandwich spread: http://tipnut.com/recipes-quantities-for-serving-large-groups/

[2] Homemade Mustard Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-mustard-recipes/

[3] Quick & Easy Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-mayonnaise-recipe/

[4] Homemade Sweet Refrigerator Pickles In Three Easy Steps: http://tipnut.com/homemade-sweet-refrigerator-pickles/