Saturday, June 13, 2009
watermelon strawberry lemonaide
Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade8 cups cubed seeded watermelon 1 cup fresh strawberries, halved 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup white sugar 2 cups water Combine the watermelon, strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
perfect pizza crust
Perfect Pizza Crust1 T. active dry yeast1 1/2 C. warm water (110-115 degrees)2 T. sugar1/2 t. salt2 C. bread flour1 1/2 C. whole wheat flourcornmealpizza toppings of your choiceIn a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, salt, 1 C. bread flour and the whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise about 1 hour.Punch dough down; roll into a 15" circle. Grease a 14" pizza pan and sprinkle with cornmeal. Transfer dough to a prepared pan; build up edges slightly.Add toppings of your choice. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and toppings are lightly browned and heated through.
Monday, June 8, 2009
neweng proverbs
New England Proverbs"You can't keep trouble from coming, but you don't have to give it a chair to sit on."
"Small circumstances produce great events"
"Wishing isn't doing."
"The world is your cow.
But you have to do the milking.""It won't be warm till the snow gets off the mountain, and the snow won't get off the mountain till it gets warm.
""You can't always tell by the looks of a toad how far he can jump."
"Talk less and say more
""He who feels the benefit should feel the burden.
""One today is worth two tomorrows."
"A good word now is worth ten on a headstone.
""A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple."
"The hardest work is to do nothing.
""Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves."
"Money is flat and meant to be piled."
"Cut your sail according to your cloth."
"We have two seasons: winter and the Fourth of July.
""In New England we have nine months of winter and three months of darned poor sledding."
"Take off your flannels before the first of May, and you'll have a doctor's bill to pay."
"Thick and blue, tried and true. Thin or crispy, way too risky." (proverb about the safety of ice)"
An ounce of experience is worth a pound of theory.""
The quickest way to do many things is to do one thing at a time."* * *Henry Ward BeecherClerical Orator(1813-1887)"It is not the going out of port, but the coming in,that determines the success of the voyage."
"Every tomorrow has two handles: We can take hold the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."
"Small circumstances produce great events"
"Wishing isn't doing."
"The world is your cow.
But you have to do the milking.""It won't be warm till the snow gets off the mountain, and the snow won't get off the mountain till it gets warm.
""You can't always tell by the looks of a toad how far he can jump."
"Talk less and say more
""He who feels the benefit should feel the burden.
""One today is worth two tomorrows."
"A good word now is worth ten on a headstone.
""A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple."
"The hardest work is to do nothing.
""Take care of the minutes and the hours will take care of themselves."
"Money is flat and meant to be piled."
"Cut your sail according to your cloth."
"We have two seasons: winter and the Fourth of July.
""In New England we have nine months of winter and three months of darned poor sledding."
"Take off your flannels before the first of May, and you'll have a doctor's bill to pay."
"Thick and blue, tried and true. Thin or crispy, way too risky." (proverb about the safety of ice)"
An ounce of experience is worth a pound of theory.""
The quickest way to do many things is to do one thing at a time."* * *Henry Ward BeecherClerical Orator(1813-1887)"It is not the going out of port, but the coming in,that determines the success of the voyage."
"Every tomorrow has two handles: We can take hold the handle of anxiety or the handle of faith."
spring chicken
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast withSpring Pea and Mushroom "Gratin”By Chef Bryan DameThe Edge Oceanfront Dining,Lincolnville, MEprinter-friendlyServes: 44 six ounces chicken breast halves2 cups bread crumbs1 stick unsalted butter -- melted2 cups assorted mushrooms -- chopped1 cup fresh peas -- shelled1 teaspoon garlic -- chopped1 sprig fresh thyme -- picked & chopped1 sprig fresh tarragon -- picked & chopped1/2 sprig fresh rosemary -- picked & chopped4 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons sour creamFresh ground pepper & Kosher salt – to tastePreheat oven to 375 degrees f.Heat sauté pan with 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear chick breast in oil until golden brown. Turn chicken in pan and sauté for another 2-3 minutes. Transfer chick to oven to finish cooking (approximately 18 minutes). Combine bread crumbs and melted butter until bread crumbs are well coated. Set aside. Heat sauté pan with remaining 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat. Sauté mushrooms until they are lightly browned, approximately 2-3 minutes. Add peas, garlic, herbs to mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Saute mixture for 2-3 minutes more. Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest. Turn oven’s broiler to high. Stir sour cream into mushroom mixture. Top mixture with buttered bread crumbs. Place sauté pan under broiler. Broil mushroom gratin until bread crumbs are golden brown.
topsfield strawberry festival
Official Website: Strawberry Festival: TopsfieldLocation: Rte. 97, Topsfield Center, Topsfield, MA mapDate: Saturday, June 13, 2009Hours: 10am - 4pmAges: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, AdultsIn/Outdoor: OutdoorCost: Free see belowThe Topsfield Historical Society's annual Strawberry Festival on the Common is a Topsfield tradition with music, crafts, games, food, strawberry shortcake and fun for all. Hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, cold drinks are available. The featured treat is the Historical Society's home made strawberry shortcake in the Emerson Center Hall. Get your shortcake tickets early because they are in great demand!
charlestown navy yard childrens fair
Official Website: CNS Children's FairLocation: 124 Main Street, Charlestown, MA, 02129 directionsPhone: 617-242-5159 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009Hours: 10 am - 1 pmAges: Toddlers, KidsIn/Outdoor: OutdoorCost: Free see belowCome join us for the Third Annual Charlestown Nursery School Children's Fair on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school, 124 Main Street, Charlestown. We've planned some good old-fashioned family fun with pony rides, bouncy houses, face painting, live music, games, crafts and delicious snacks. Great prizes will be raffled off too! We'll see you at the fair!
cambridge river festival
Official Website: 30th Cambridge River FestivalLocation: Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA, 02139 directionsPhone: 617-349-4380 Date: Saturday, June 13, 2009Hours: Noon-6pmAges: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, AdultsIn/Outdoor: OutdoorCost: Free see belowSummer kicks off with the 30th Cambridge River Festival, a free one-day celebration of the arts along the banks of the Charles River, featuring hundreds of nationally known and local jazz, folk, blues, gospel, Latin, and world music performers on multiple stages, public art installations designed for the festival, family art-making activities, and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople.
jimmy fund scooper bowl
Official Website: 27th Annual Jimmy Fund Scooper BowlLocation: 1 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA, 02215 mapDate: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - Thursday, June 11, 2009Hours: 12:00 pm - 8:00pmIn/Outdoor: OutdoorCost: $ see belowCalling all ice cream lovers! The 27th annual Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl ® presented by FedEx is on June 9, 10 and 11, at Boston City Hall Plaza. More than 40 flavors from Ben & Jerry’s, Baskin-Robins, Breyers, Brigham’s, Spasso Sorbet and Gelato, Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, Garelick Farms, Gifford’s, Häagen-Dazs and HP Hood will be served for three consecutive days to support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Rain or shine, the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl is open from 12:00 p.m. – 8 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 3-9, and free for children who are younger. Tickets and discounts for large groups are available online until June 1st. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.scooperbowl.org or call (800) 52-JIMMY.
autum harvest bread
Autumn Harvest BreadRecipe By :n/aServing Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00Categories : Breads/RollsAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method-------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- --=== MEDIUM 1 1/2 lb LOAF ===1/2 cup pureed cooked carrots1/2 cup pureed canned pumpkin1/2 cup applesauce1/4 cup carrot cooking water1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour1 1/2 cups bread flour1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons honey1/4 teaspoon allspice2 teaspoons yeastPlace all ingredients in your machine in the order specified by your machine's manufacturer. Select the basic or white cycle and press start. This recipe yields 1 loaf.
potato tarragon bread
Potato Tarragon BreadThis is truly delicious. It has a wonderful smell while toasting.It has a great rise and texture. I used the dough cycle and then baked thisin a 350° oven for 35 to 40 minutes.Recipe By : Betty CrockerServing Size : 16 Preparation Time:Categories : ABM BreadAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method-------- ------------ ------------ --------- --------- --1 1/2 POUND LOAF1 cup Water3 tablespoons Butter or margarine1 Egg3 cup Bread flour3/4 cup Mashed potato mix dry1 tablespoon Sugar1 1/2 teaspoons Salt1 1/2 teaspoons Dried tarragon leaves2 1/2 teaspoons Yeast2 POUND LOAF1 1/3 cup Water1/4 cup Butter or Margarine2 Eggs4 cup Bread flour1 cup Mashed potato mix dry1 tablespoon Sugar2 teaspoons Salt2 teaspoons Dried tarragon leaves1 1/4 teaspoons Yeast*Place all ingredients in order. Select basic/white cycle. Use medium orlight crust color. Do not use delay cycle. After first 10 minutes ofkneading, check dough and make any necessary adjustments. Remove bread frompan and cool on wire rack. Yeast amount is correct for 2 pound loaf thoughproportionately less than called for in the 1 1/2 lb recipe.Recipe Author: Betty CrockerRecipe Source: Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook
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pesto
Basil In The Kitchen
Fresh garden tomatoes sliced and sprinkled with chopped basil and vinegar and oil are delicious. Basil mixes well with various egg and cheese dishes as well as fruit jams. In general, add fresh basil at the last moment, as cooking destroys the flavor quickly. When adding dried basil to a recipe that calls for fresh, substitute 1/3 the amount called for in the recipe.
My first thought of a basil recipe is pesto. I love pesto – mounded on angel-hair pasta and surrounded with fresh sliced Botanical Interests tomatoes, or spread on broiled fish or grilled chicken, or a baked potato, or a sauce for string beans or pizza, or…you get the idea. It’s great and easy and quick to make.
Pesto (1 cup) 3 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed2 large cloves of garlic1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated Add all ingredients except the cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend until well processed. Beat in cheese just before serving.
Fresh garden tomatoes sliced and sprinkled with chopped basil and vinegar and oil are delicious. Basil mixes well with various egg and cheese dishes as well as fruit jams. In general, add fresh basil at the last moment, as cooking destroys the flavor quickly. When adding dried basil to a recipe that calls for fresh, substitute 1/3 the amount called for in the recipe.
My first thought of a basil recipe is pesto. I love pesto – mounded on angel-hair pasta and surrounded with fresh sliced Botanical Interests tomatoes, or spread on broiled fish or grilled chicken, or a baked potato, or a sauce for string beans or pizza, or…you get the idea. It’s great and easy and quick to make.
Pesto (1 cup) 3 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed2 large cloves of garlic1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, finely grated Add all ingredients except the cheese to a blender or food processor. Blend until well processed. Beat in cheese just before serving.
watermelon rasberry lemonade
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade
Currently 2.36/5
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by The Viking Cooking School
As a southerner, I'm certainly familiar with iced tea and lemonade and all the possible permutations you could come up with. But I have to say this idea of raspberry-watermelon lemonade, well, that was a new twist. Chef Chris Green from the Viking Cooking School in Memphis gave me this recipe that's sure to add sparkle to any summer day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded 1/4 cup raspberries 1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1 cup club soda
Instructions: Place the watermelon and raspberries in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Strain through fine mesh strainer into pitcher. Stir together the sugar and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves; add to strained liquid; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. When ready to serve, add the club soda and pour over ice cubes.
Currently 2.36/5
1
by The Viking Cooking School
As a southerner, I'm certainly familiar with iced tea and lemonade and all the possible permutations you could come up with. But I have to say this idea of raspberry-watermelon lemonade, well, that was a new twist. Chef Chris Green from the Viking Cooking School in Memphis gave me this recipe that's sure to add sparkle to any summer day.
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 6 cups watermelon, cubed and seeded 1/4 cup raspberries 1/3 cup sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1 cup club soda
Instructions: Place the watermelon and raspberries in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Strain through fine mesh strainer into pitcher. Stir together the sugar and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves; add to strained liquid; refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. When ready to serve, add the club soda and pour over ice cubes.
Sunday, June 7, 2009
lone star steak sause
Lone Star Steak Sauce
1/2 c. butter
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 tsp. black pepper
2 drops Tabasco
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
salt to taste
Combine all ingredients, heat until butter melts. Broiler juices may be added.
Makes 4 servings
1/2 c. butter
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
3/4 tsp. black pepper
2 drops Tabasco
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
salt to taste
Combine all ingredients, heat until butter melts. Broiler juices may be added.
Makes 4 servings
Apple Raisin French Toast Strata
RCOOK TIME
45 Min
READY IN
3 Hrs 15 Min
SERVINGS (Help)
1 (1 pound) loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1 cup diced peeled apples
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
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a DIRECTIONS
Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the cubed raisin bread in the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the cream cheese evenly over the bread, and top with the apples. If you like extra raisins, add them now. Top with remaining bread.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the cream, butter, and maple syrup. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover with plastic wrap, and press down so that all bread pieces are soaked. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
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