tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32832688336154357472024-03-15T20:10:12.443-05:00Cool Campus CookingEasy College Recipes For Off-Campus Living. Practical Tips and Simple Advice. Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-83764635381603929972018-05-19T16:42:00.000-05:002018-05-27T13:17:18.168-05:00Frozen Oat Cups<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #030303;"><span style="font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: 0.17249999940395355px;">Breakfast is too important to make it through an early morning class alert and oriented. Never mind if you are hoping to learn and retain anything. Have a few easy to make (or grab) options to take with you should you oversleep or not have time to stop by the cafeteria or coffee shop.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This recipe is simple and perfect to make in bulk and easily stored in the freezer--ready on demand. Whole grain old-fashioned oats are combined with nuts, berries, and dried fruits for a touch of sweetness. Exchange you sugar-laden instant oatmeal for one or two of these nutrient-dense and protein-packed cups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(<em style="word-wrap: break-word;">Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens</em>)</span></div>
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<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5 cups <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">water</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">salt</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 cups <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">old-fashioned, rolled oats</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">butter</strong> (optional)</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 teaspoon <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">ground cinnamon</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon<strong style="word-wrap: break-word;"> flax seeds</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon<strong style="word-wrap: break-word;"> chia seeds</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">dried fruits</strong> (cranberries, dates, apricots, raisins, tart cherries however you like)</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup chopped and toasted <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">nuts</strong> (almonds, walnuts)</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup fresh (actually frozen works better) berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Mixture will be thin and soupy, but will thicken as it cools.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Stir in cinnamon and chill oat mixture.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Add seeds, nuts, dried fruits and frozen berries.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Spoon 1/2 cup of mixture into</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">muffin pan and freeze x 3-4 hours until solid. </strong><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Transfer frozen cups to a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">freezer bag</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">or airtight container.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. When ready to use,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">microwave</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">one frozen cup, covered for 2 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. Add</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">milk</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">peanut or almond butter</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">nut milks</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">fresh fruit</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">coconut</strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, and</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">a little brown sugar.</strong><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3-4 cups vegetable broth, hot</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup pomegranate arils</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup dried cherries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup dried dates, diced</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/3 cup lemon juice</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2-3 Tbls olive oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-2 Tbls honey</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Separate the apples from the vinaigrette and add them to the couscous.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Taste the salad at this point. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I actually add very little of the vinaigrette because it is already so flavorful, but you decide how moist you want the salad to be.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A great way to start your day before you 'go nuts' at work: <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie</strong>. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you don't like eating nuts, try drinking them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That said, choose your 'milk' wisely. Check the content and read the labels to avoid buying nut-flavored waters with additives. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have recently discovered</span><a href="https://pl-bandy-hppd.squarespace.com/recipes/2018/4/19/chocolate-almond-smoothie#" style="-webkit-transition: border-color 0.15s ease-out, color 0.15s ease-out; border-bottom-color: rgba(17, 198, 238, 0.298039); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; color: #11c6ee; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; padding-bottom: 0.05em; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color 0.15s ease-out, color 0.15s ease-out; word-wrap: break-word;"> </a><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; word-wrap: break-word;">Elmhurst Milked. </strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Their flavor is rich, they have "options" (hazelnut, walnuts, cashew, almond...even oats), and their product has a higher ratio of real nuts to water--obviously, that comes with a price. </span></div>
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<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 plus 1/2 cup <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">Elmhurst Milked Almonds</strong> almond milk</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">blueberries</strong> (I prefer frozen)</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">ice</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 scoops <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">Chocolate Whey Protein</strong> powder</span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-2 Tbls <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">almond nut butter</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tsp <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">vanilla</strong></span></li>
<li style="word-wrap: break-word;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 Tbls dark (70% preferred) <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">bittersweet chocolate chips</strong> or <strong style="word-wrap: break-word;">cocoa nibs</strong></span></li>
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<br />Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-16783821682375597962017-02-05T15:01:00.002-06:002017-02-05T15:01:16.911-06:00Puff Pastry Party<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Superbowl Sunday LI is here!</span></b> </span>Even if you do not like football, it is probably affecting your life right now in some fashion, ie invited to a party, bringing snacks to a party, or having people over as an excuse to party, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Keep it simple (but delicious) folks with some really easy options from my <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Appetizers Page</a> including: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/05/spicy-jalapeno-cheddar-rollups.html" target="_blank">Spicy Jalapeno-Cheddar Rollups</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/05/roasted-corn-jalapeno-dip.html" target="_blank">Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Dip </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/04/mini-muffin-snackers.html" target="_blank">Mini-Muffin Snackers</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/08/awesome-fried-mozzarella-dippers.html" target="_blank">Fried Mozzarella Dippers</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/01/mini-corn-dog-bites.html" target="_blank">Mini Corn Dog Bites</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/07/lemon-artichoke-crostini.html" target="_blank">Lemony-Artichoke Crostini</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2015/01/championship-bowl-appetizers.html" target="_blank">Bagel & Lox Spread</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">That said, there is always room in the recipe box for more great grub like this brilliant recommendation from <a href="http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">the Pioneer Woman</a> for puff pastry--use it--easy, inexpensive, versatile, and can be used for savory or sweet consumption! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Start experimenting and take this to the party today!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 package of frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 lb of shredded mozzarella cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-2 eggs with 2 tsp of water, for egg wash</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Canadian Bacon </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">+ Pineapple + </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Jalapeño</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pepperoni (Regular or Turkey) + </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peperoncini</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/01/how-do-i-make-those-mushrooms.html" target="_blank">Sautéed Mushrooms</a> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">+ Feta or Goat Cheese </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fresh Mozzarella + Fresh or Roasted Cherry Tomatoes + Basil + Balsamic Vinegar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Fresh Mozzarella + Balsamic Vinegar Syrup</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Apricot Jam </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">+ Apple Slices </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">+ Cinnamon Sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Bake strips of Puff Pastry independently with just cinnamon sugar, then use as stackers with Whipping Cream and Fresh Fruit on top or in between </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">--grate cheese</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">--<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/01/how-do-i-make-those-mushrooms.html" target="_blank">saute mushrooms</a></span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">keep it all veggie--roasted or </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">sautéed or fresh</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">quick easy appetizer for any group of guests</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rather than eliminating everything you love, find ways to tweak the recipe to improve nutritional content without sacrificing flavors;and, without losing the pure joy of eating good food. Why not start with this delicious base recipe from Cooking Light--packed full of sweet potatoes, onions, chicken sausage and reduced on the heavy cream and cheese content!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Want to mix up the ingredients--go for it! I used extra sweet potato and added a medium onion to the sausage mix. So, i</span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">f "trying something new" is one of your New Year's Resolutions...here's a great way to start! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6 slices of Italian Bread, toasted slightly and torn into 1" chunks</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup of Monterrey Jack Cheese, grated and divided</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup half-and-half</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: x-small;">(Serves: 6 / Serving Size: 1/6th with 2 tsp of syrup / Calories: 336 / Fat 12.8g (5g Sat) / Protein: 18g / Carb: 36 g / Fiber 2 g / Sodium 574 mg)</span></div>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: xx-small;">great way to save stale last pieces of loaf of bread that no one wants to eat</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">review some of my early blogs--<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/01/how-do-i-make-those-mushrooms.html" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s; color: #009eb8; display: inline; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s;">How To Saute Mushrooms</a> (can use for onions as well)</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">can you toast bread?</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">can you stir stuff around a bowl?</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">if not, you will need to learn some basic skills to make this simple recipe</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">cut the meat for reduced fat, sodium and calories</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">original recipe does not add salt</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">original recipe only uses 2% milk--try it without the cream </span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">some prep work needed, but easy</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">approx 35 minute</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">6 nice servings</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Packed with nutrients and sunshine, this libation features turmeric, omega-3-fatty acids, vitamins, flax, and walnuts not only beneficial to the rest of your body, but, in particular, beneficial to protecting your brain from from memory loss in your old age!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: orange;">Turmeric </span></b>is a tiny peppery, bright orange spice root from India that bursts with flavor and color when you grate the root--it will also stain anything it comes in contact with a beautiful yellow-orange hue...even metal! <b><span style="color: orange;">Curcumin</span></b> is the actual compound, i.e. active ingredient, in turmeric responsible for both flavor and the color of this spice, and is touted for its powerful anti-inflammatory and strong antioxidant effects. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most of the major ailments in Western society stem from conditions directly related to inflammation, i.e. heart disease, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, and other disease processes--several studies suggest curcumin counters these effects! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you can't find the actual root easily, a small container of the dried version will do!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(<b>Disclaimer:</b> <i><span style="color: red;">If you are pregnant or breast-feeding; or, have other medical conditions requiring prescription medications or over-the-counter treatments, please consult first with your physician before consuming turmeric regularly or at all!</span></i>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: orange;">(</span><i><span style="color: #666666;">Adapted recipe from Cooking Light's feature on Alzheimer's and 15 Brain Boosters article</span><span style="color: orange;">)</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nutri-Bullet or Magic Bullet</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup 2% Greek Yoghurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup ice cubes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup chopped, peeled mango, frozen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup fresh orange slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup toasted (or plain) walnuts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup fresh orange juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Tbls ground flax seed </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 tsp of grated turmeric (or 1/2 tsp of dried turmeric)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dash of kosher salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Combine the first 11 ingredients into the blender until smooth.</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">buy smoothie ingredients in bulk when they are in season and cheap.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cut them up and freeze for future use</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">see '<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/12/saving-mangoes.html">Saving Mangoes</a>' and '<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/12/freezing-bananas.html">Freezing Bananas</a>' and '<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2015/05/saving-pineapples.html">Saving Pineapples</a>' posts</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">smoothies are great for leftovers and near-rotten fruit--know the difference, however.</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">not everyone has a blender...so, ask for one over Christmas...it will serve you well.</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ask for a grater or a zester</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">buy from the salad bar where multiple fruits are pre-chopped / -sliced</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">learn basic chopping skills</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">packed with heart-healthy omega-3-fatty acids, i.e. healthy fats in flax, walnuts</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">packed with calcium in rich, creamy Greek yoghurt</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">packed with Vitamin C and other vitamins in mango and citrus</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">packed with turmeric containing curcumin to possibly enhance cognitive function</span></span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">packed with flavor</span></span></span></li>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; text-align: justify;">Servings: 2 (1 1/4 cup)</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; text-align: justify;">Calories 245 / </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; text-align: justify;">Fat 13.1g / Protein 11g / Carb 25g / Sodium 91mg / Fiber 4g / Sugars 19g (honey extra) / Calcium 109mg</span></div>
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Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-7213297777864966702016-12-09T19:31:00.001-06:002016-12-09T19:31:56.081-06:00Stuffed Peppers<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">One of the best secrets for stretching your food budget </span></b>is to decrease your overall meat consumption--easy! But what if you are not willing to go meatless or vegetarian or vegan? For that, my friend, there are other secrets like using just enough protein to satisfy your inner carnivore without making meats your main dish! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taking vegetables and turning them into vehicles of deliciousness and satiety can give you two for one--getting your protein and eating your veggies--all while stretching your dollars and feeling incredibly content!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aside from that, there is a global environmental crisis for which we are responsible...so, take some action and reduce the carbon footprint by consuming less meat which has been convincingly proven to be a major contributor to our environmental decline!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other recipes featuring "meat as a side" or "stretching your meat dollars" are the <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2015/09/fifty-fifty-burger.html">50-50 Burgers</a> from last years blog recipes--check them out as well--but first...Stuffed Peppers or Zucchini or Tomatoes or Burritos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pyrex baking dish (to fit as many peppers or zucchini boast as needed)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/01/boiling-water-making-rice.html">2 cups of brown (or white) rice, cooked</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 lb ground beef, browned</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup black beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup corn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/3 cup diced tomatoes or salsa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 onion, chopped and sautéed </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup Colby Jack cheese (or any left over cheeses), shredded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 cup breadcrumbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tsp thyme, oregano, basil </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3/4 tsp Salt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 tsp Pepper </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4-6 large bell peppers, tops, inner ribs and seeds removed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Prep all your ingredients--cook rice, saute onions, brown meat, hollow peppers, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Salt & pepper the inside of each bell pepper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Stuff peppers and top with sprinkle of cheese.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Line up the peppers in your baking dish and bake for 25-35 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Remember this is a great filling for burritos or saving in the freezer for future use!</span></div>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: x-small;">No Money:</span></u></span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">don't use meat at all</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-small;">by rice, bulgur, quinoa, farro in bulk--any of those might work just as well as rice</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-small;">stock up on canned products when they are on sale, i.e. 2 for 1 coupons</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">use green peppers (ultra cheap) if mixed peppers too expensive</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-small;">saute the veggies for extra flavor before adding to rice</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-small;">great recipe for left-over rice</span></span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: x-small;">leftovers? freeze or wrap into burritos (which can be frozen as well)</span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">if you have limited equipment, then you will have </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">saute onions, brown meat and make rice in steps</span></span></li>
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<li style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span style="font-size: x-small;">No Skills:</span></u></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">review some of my early blogs--<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/01/how-do-i-make-those-mushrooms.html">How To Saute Mushrooms</a> (can use for onions as well)</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">use Uncle Ben's One-Minute Rice--can you boil water?</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">otherwise, you need to learn some basic skills</span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">try using zucchini, tomatoes for other vegetable options</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">great way to reduce carbs</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">limit salt added--instead use spices / herbs / pepper / salsa</span></li>
<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">easy was to increase vegetables, minerals, vitamins and fiber</span></li>
<li style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">great way to have meat as "a side" </span></span></li>
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<li style="margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: helvetica neue, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">saves time later, but up front...you will need to invest on this one!</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The 15 minutes you invest in making this ultimate comfort food will be the best thing you do this week to soothe your soul, warm your heart and calm your mind, and ensure you have another meal ahead. Better yet, you could share a bowl of this meal with someone else in need of company, a break, decent conversation, or a decent meal--seriously! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My son couldn't believe how quickly I made the soup during his recent Thanksgiving break stating he didn't make soup, "because it took too long". Bah-Humbug! Excuses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Chicken Noodle Soup Revised</u></b></span><br />
<i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Adapted from Cooking Light Thanksgiving Edition 2016)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Large 5-quart saucepan </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 Tbls extra-virgin Olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups of yellow onion, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 1/3 cups of carrots, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup celery, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4 cups chicken stock (homemade, store-bought, or bouillons)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 1/2 cups of water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Tbls white MISO (optional, but this adds so much depth)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 tsp black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 (9oz) bag of frozen cheese tortellini </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8 oz of skinless, rotisserie chicken, shredded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2-3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. Prep all of your ingredients, i.e. stock, chicken, veggies as recommended. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Add onions, celery and carrots, and sauce x 8 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Add Miso, stock, water, and bring to a boil. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Add cheese tortellini x 3 minutes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. Add chicken</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. Serve up a mouth-watering, hunger-curing meal in a bowl. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>No Money:</u></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">roast your own chicken</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">make your own stock from carcass</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use regular pasta, i.e. rotini, farfalle, shells, penne, elbow</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">omit the meat</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">reduce cost to potentially less than $1 per serving</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">have a lot of mouths to feed on a fixed budget, this will help</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>No Waste:</u></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">soups are great for using vegetables on the verge of spoiling, especially for making the stock</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use the chicken carcass, even if you bought the rotisserie to make an incredible stock by covering it with water, adding quartered onion, smashed garlic, and 2-3 roughly chopped old carrots / celery sticks, wilting parsley or other herbs, and some salt and pepper, </span></li>
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<li><u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No E</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">quipment:</span></u></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">only need a large pot </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a knife</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>No Skills:</u></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">most grocery stores have any kind of vegetable pre-sliced--if you have money, this will be a </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">super-cinch of a meal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can you stir stuff in a big pot and adjust the heat? then you can make this meal.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can you chop a few vegetables? then you can make this meal</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">can you eat with your hands and pull chicken off of the bone? then you can make this meal</span></li>
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<li><u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No H</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ealth:</span></u></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">cut back on Sodium by using low-sodium broth and omitting salt if you have trouble with blood pressure, retaining water, or heart / kidney disease</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">adds vegetables into your life</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">filling meal if trying to lose weight</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">great way to have meat as "a side" </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Nutrition Info:</u></span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Servings: 6 (1 1/2 cups) </span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Calories 281 / </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Fat 10.3g / Protein 22g / Carb 26g / Sodium 637mg / Fiber 5g / Sugars 5g</span><br />
<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cost: </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">$1.54-$1.80 </span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">/ serving</span></div>
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">College cooking doesnt get any easier than this!</span></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One pan--that's it...and put the whole thing in the oven! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One pan cooking!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One pan clean-up!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One pan for everything!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Use this blog as a guide, an example if you will, to make it the first time, but then knock yourself out...the oven will be your roasting oyster! Flavors, veggies--no meal will taste or look the same, but it will take no time at all for you to make or clean up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(<span style="color: orange; font-size: x-small;">Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens and Cooking Light recipes</span>)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Cuban Chicken Rollups</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Equipment:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Large sheet pan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6-8 boneless, thin-sliced chicken breast--pounded thinner if needed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8-10 thin slices of ham</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8-10 thin slices of gouda, or shredded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hamburger pickles, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dijon mustard</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ham</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pepperjack </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pickled jalapeños</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sriracha </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Instructions:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands and keep surfaces clean.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Preheat oven to 375-400F degrees</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Was it worth every moment of stress? Of course it was--but the next day could have been so much better with a few of these incredible Grab and Go Breakfast Cups in my fridge...we could have headed to work, or class, tired but satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No worries! The 2016 Presidential Election is tomorrow--this might be as good of a time to prep as any given the late night most of us will have this week! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Keep these simple mini-meals for 3-5 days in your fridge (20 second microwave) or freeze them up to 3 months instead (30 second microwave)! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One 12-muffin cups baking sheet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">12 Frozen Mini-Waffles, toasted</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6 eggs, lightly beaten (I used egg whites for 1-2 eggs)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3 Tbls milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2 Tbls parmesan (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 tsp black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6-8 Sausage Breakfast links, seared and sliced</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> 10. These were gone in 24 hours. The next morning, and 20 seconds later, my stomach was happy out the door! </span>Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-28454371756838099032016-10-22T15:08:00.001-05:002016-10-22T15:08:24.135-05:00St Petersburg Revisited<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Unexpectedly, we had to return to St. Pete's for family matters; and promptly, took advantage of exploring some new restaurants while revisiting others not mentioned in my previous recommendations in the <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2016/08/roadtrip-st-petersburg.html">St. Petersburg Roadtrip</a> blog post on August 28th, 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10555 Park Blvd, Seminole, Florida & 2339 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, St Petersburg, FL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a long walk on the St Petersburg Beach one morning, we headed out to Seminole to visit the infamous Trip's Diner--the original diner is located downtown St Petersburg, but reportedly, always has a long line. Despite the drive, this place will satisfy every breakfast, brunch, and diner-need as well as your wallet!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We tried the <u>Eggs Benedict</u>, <u>Big Breakfast with Thick-cut Applewood Bacon and Plain Grits</u>, and a side of the seasonal special '<u>Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Sugar & Whipped Cream'</u>...holy S#*!! Perfect grits, bacon, and to-die-for Pumpkin Pancakes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Total Price: $20 (not including tip)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>2. Toby's Original Little Italy Pizza</u></b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This has been one of our favorite pizza places of all time when we visit St Pete--thin-crust, crisp, but chewy to perfection--if you did not know this place existed, you might pass right by it in the strip mall located near a Publix and other miscellaneous shops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This narrow little restaurant expands to the back with seating and decor to reflect a New York vibe with murals and graffiti along the subway walls. Pretty much whatever flavor combo you like is going to be perfect. We had this 'Mushroom & Onion' version with no regrets this time around!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Total Price for a Large Pizza, 2 salads, and Iced Tea: $25 (not including Tip)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>3. Edison Eat & Drink Lab (in Tampa, FL)</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For an upscale experience with incredible options in drink, cocktails, and food, head up to Tampa--right across from the University of Tampa entrance--to be amazed with how incredible food can taste, especially when it comes to appetizers and salads. I could have just feasted on those few items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The main fares will certainly surprise you like the '<u>Korean Fried Chicken on Kimchi Waffles</u>', but note...the menu will change on a regular basis..have fun and be surprised! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Desserts need some work--just didn't quite have the level of flavor or sophistication of the rest of our meal, but we will definitely be back! Excited to see what's next!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Total Price: approx. $120 with 3 appetizers, 2 cocktails, 2 main dishes, and 2 desserts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>4. Stillwaters Tavern</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">224 Beach Dr. NE, St Petersburg, Florida</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Craving incredibly crispy, fresh-made 'Chips & Salsa' and straight-forward Mexican fare? This restaurant delivers with a wide variety to choose from--something for everyone! Perfect way to end a day at the beach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We tried the 'Guacamole' which was freshly made, but was missing salt--good nonetheless--just could have been even better! The 'Chips & Salsa' rocked the house--simply perfect chips, still warm coming out to the table, and the salsa...let's just say that I wanted to pour it on everything, literally.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>6. St Pete Bakery</u></b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-9676140467578989982016-10-18T15:05:00.000-05:002016-10-18T15:05:18.816-05:00Fajita Burrito Bowl<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">One of the biggest challenges in college</span></b> is not just having limited cooking skills and cooking equipment, but having the time to plan and prepare delicious food day in and day out without resorting to "convenience" and "fast food dining! This post, a fantastic idea from the popular Tasty website, is a one stop solution to all of the above--one sheet pan, roasting, assembly, your done--with at least two, maybe three, meals for leftovers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Large Baking Sheet with rim</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Aluminum Foil (you will have virtually no clean up either)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 large chicken breasts</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup Salsa or Taco Sauce per chicken breast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2-3 Bell Peppers--red, green, orange or yellow, sliced in vertical strips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have always wanted mine to taste like theirs--2 inch squares of chewy, buttery rice krispy treat goodness--but mine never have until I discovered <a href="http://www.smittenkitchen.com/">Smitten Kitchen's</a> version tucked in the back of the cookbook! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I will forwarn you that this is not microwave krispy treats--attention is required along with a little extra equipment (and maybe practice to brown the butter) to get the prize. But, don't let those issues deter you from trying something so delish!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6 cups rice crispy cereal</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon Salt)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. In a large pot, melt 1 stick butter over medium-low heat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. Pay attention and do not leave--the butter will melt, foam, and turn clear golden.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Turning golden brown will occur very quickly along with a nutty aroma filling the air--make sure you are stirring the butter mixture frequently...and, do not walk away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6. Once the butter is brown, turn off the heat, sprinkle salt into butter and add the marshmallows--these should melt fairly quickly into a smooth texture--but, if you need to, add a little heat briefly to melt remaining puffs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the cereal until all of it is evenly coated.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8. Scrap the cereal mixture into the prepared and buttered 8" x 8" dish.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">9. Use plastic wrap to smooth the top and flatten without getting your hands sticky.</span><br />
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Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-79702149525675766742016-09-17T18:49:00.002-05:002016-09-17T18:49:21.183-05:00Smore Bites<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lookin' for new ways to have old classics I stumbled upon this version of 'Smores from <a href="http://www.bakingwithblondie.com/">Baking With Blondie</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For some, this recipe will be missing the bonfire ambiance, and for others it will be "just too cumbersome"; but, for those who push thru the detail work...enjoy! On the other hand, Mom just might be open to suggestions over Fall Break or Parents Weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mini Muffin Tin, sprayed with PAM</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7 whole graham crackers, finely crushed </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 cup powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6 Tbls butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup dark chocolate chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. The mixture should be formidable but not too sticky or greasy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Spray mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10. Broil cautiously until you start seeing that golden brown color we love so much! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">11. Allow to cool and set x 2-3 minutes before removing cautiously from the muffin tins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">P.S. Cautious broiling is the best way to brown marshmallows if you are stuck inside!</span>Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-55160892591537946942016-09-13T21:38:00.004-05:002016-09-13T21:38:44.954-05:00Nacho Pinwheels<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">I love football season</span></b>--fall leaves, relaxing weekends, competition, and food!! But, I have gotten to the point where I want better snacks than a bowl of 'Chips & Salsa'. I want interesting with a twist, something "new"...and, I want it easy to make!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What could be better than bite-size '7 Layer Dip' in one? <a href="http://www.bakingwithblondie.com/">Baking with Blondie</a> offered a solution, but I found that the 'crunch' was missing--it tasted like classic 7 Layer Dip, but when rolled into a soft tortilla the refried beans, sour cream, and avocados made everything 'soggy' and 'mushy'--ike eating spoonfuls of dip without the crunch of the tortilla chips or their flavor! I decided to tweak this with a few layers of crushed tortilla chips!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">See what you think of my take on this when you tailgate this weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soft tortilla wraps--spinach, vegetable, tomato, low carb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 can refried beans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 to 3/4 packet taco seasoning, or to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup sour cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 ripe avocado, seeded and mashed</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sharp cheddar cheese, either thin sliced or grated</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thin tortilla chips, roughly crushed </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lime juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Favorite Salsa--I used Rick Bayless' Mango Salsa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Prep all ingredients.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Combine mashed avocado with sour cream, salt & pepper, and 1-2 tsp lime juice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Combine refried beans and taco seasoning. Adjust to taste. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Begin layering process:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> --spread thin layer of refried beans mix</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> --if you have think slices of green onion, sprinkle here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> --sprinkle another layer of crushed tortilla chips</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Tightly roll the wrap together and chill in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before cutting.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. When ready to serve, slice the rolls into bite-size rounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Serve with additional salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, jalapeño, chips!</span>Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-45887857568139973332016-09-09T18:48:00.000-05:002016-09-09T18:48:47.758-05:00Open Face Lunch<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Continuing with simple solutions to your college lunch...let's consider other variations of our beloved handheld,ie the open-face sandwich!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Meet 'The Open Face Sandwich' which will make lunches so much more interesting while allowing you to experiment with different breads, deli meats and cheese combinations and deciding if everything should be hot vs cold, pure vegetarian or packed with protein. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add a small salad or handful of trail mix to round out a simple, but delicious lunch.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out two options below to try this weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted from Cooking Light September 2016 magazine edition with some minor changes to spice things up</span></i>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Multi-Grain Crusty Bread</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Nance's Spicy Mustard</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Boar's Head Pepperonero Garlic Ham, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Swiss, Havarti, Dill Havarti, Munster, or your favorite cheese, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bosc Pear, thinly sliced with seeds removed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Toast your slices of bread and spread the fig jam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is an incredible option for anyone cutting back on meat, seeking to avoid fats and high-sodium content, and looking for ways to "eat your veggies" without getting bored. Use a German type of dark, dense rye bread where coarse grains are packed and compressed for consumption.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Any veggies you want, thinly sliced (this is what I had in the fridge)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2% Greek Yoghurt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fresh dill & chives, finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Salt & pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dash of lemon juice (optional)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dense German Dark bread </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Add 1 tsp of chopped dill and 1 tsp of chives to 1 cup yoghurt.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Add salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Spread yoghurt mixture on top of one slice of dark rye bread.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Add your sliced veggies.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs, salt and pepper to taste.</span><br />
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<br />Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-63450134749324588912016-09-03T18:03:00.000-05:002016-09-03T18:03:16.317-05:00Salami and Pickle Grilled Cheese<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Summer Is Over!</u></b></span> You have started another semester, but now you have moved off-campus...on your own, or maybe, sharing an apartment with others--woohoo--finally! That said, one of the biggest revelations to most "newly-independent-living-alone-young-adults" is realizing all the crap that mom took care of: laundry, groceries, errands, bills, meals, snacks, and having toilet paper in the house...at all times!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">No different when it comes to having food in the fridge! If you are new to this, and living on typical college budget, I suspect sandwiches will be one of your go-to-meals most days when you are busy, going to classes, and taking a lunch with you--just realize the options are endless--far beyond Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (<a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/05/grilled-pb-and-j.html">Grilled PB & J</a> or <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/08/the-70-grilled-cheese-classic.html">Classic Grilled Cheese</a>)! </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week's focus will be about making the most of 'the sandwich', and today's post will elevate your grilled cheese to another mouth-watering level packed with flavor and a touch of spice! Warm, buttery, salty, and full of crunch--do not be quick to judge and do not let the pickle dissuade you from trying this incredible flavor combination!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nance's Original Sharp & Creamy Mustard (or Hot & Sweet version)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ridiculous. In my mind, August is the essence of summer, not school, but this is where we are! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Fortunately, I was able to have a break these past weeks from blogging, but I am ready to get back to posting great ideas for college cooking and college living as everyone heads 'back to school' these weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">That being said, if you are already thinking about your spring break, consider a road trip to St. Petersburg, Florida--just spent 7 days relaxing, reading, and discovering some awesome food!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Definitely one of my favorite places to go to for lunch, Italian Subs and great options when it comes to pastas, deli meats, coffee, baked goods and atmosphere! Enclosed outdoor seating area. Not open on Sundays, at least not for lunch! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know I have posted pics of this place before, but you know what...the Poblano Veggie Taco is simply awesome--all outdoor seating. Cash only! If you are in the neighborhood, check out the food and the surrounding buildings with fantastic murals. Across the street is a great place to pick up used books for your summer reading on the beach, i.e. Hallam Books. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are trolling around the completely renovated downtown area of St. Petersburg you must stop into Michael Mina's gourmet food market that also has a fantastic restaurant upstairs as well as a fine-dining option on certain evenings. Pick up some local microbrews, grab anything from sushi burrito to a lobster roll, or hit the upstairs for fresh salads, flatbreads and appetizers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This is simply your quintessential summer soft-serve ice cream place that still has incredible dipped cones like the old days! After a long day at the beach, this hits the spot!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, I thought I had a picture, but alas...so mistaken...however, this should not deter you from visiting one of the original landmarks of food in St. Pete. Still operating the same menu since it opened! If fish ain't your thang...go for the ultra-satisfying cheeseburger and root beer!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Another stop in downtown St Pete area with beautiful images all painted on skateboards. One particular large-party seating area has a version of the Last Supper with lucha libra wrestlers. Food had some appetizers worth going back for, i.e. their fried bbq ribs! If you are a fan of deviled eggs, some interesting takes on an old classic will certainly take you far and beyond!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They do not have a Twitter account or a Facebook page--"the owners are European and go on word of mouth." Small space both with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu reflects French and Vietnamese fare superbly executed and simply delicious. Delicious soups, great Banh Mi sandwiches, fresh salads and delicious Creme Caramel! Not open on Sundays and Mondays, so plan ahead!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Discovered this place because Mazzaro's Italian Market was closed on Sunday! Located in Madeira Beach area and known for their fresh grouper sandwiches--buttermilk fried, blackened, broiled, you name it--these handhelds are HUGE, so think about sharing this one (the picture does not do it justice, but as a reference that tomato is a regular sized beefsteak slice!). Onion rings and waffle fries are ginormous with everything coming straight out piping hot, freshly made! Great find just before heading back to the airport!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">St Petersburg is booming with incredible dining options and everytime I head back family has new suggestions "to try". Located a short distance from Tampa Rays Tropicana stadium, this place has an old diner flare specializing in hot dogs, grilled cheese and milkshakes--all with a twist and variation you wouldn't expect. Part of growing food scene--completely worth a visit if you are driving thru or headed to a game! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See you this week with some new ideas for college cooking, living and saving!</span>Cool Campus Cookinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03968300112934043387noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3283268833615435747.post-35060113106096382262016-07-17T16:23:00.000-05:002016-07-17T16:23:12.864-05:00Hibiscus Chili Chill<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><u>No-fuss summer cooking</u></b></span> continues with this refreshing drink for the warm summer months. Brew this hybrid of tea vs agua fresca and refrigerate for ready use as the perfect thirst quencher for any occasion! </span><br />
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<b><u><span style="color: red; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Hibiscus Chili Chill</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4 large Republic of Tea Hibiscus Sangria tea bags</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2 Stash Pomegranate Raspberry Tea tea bags</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/3 - 1/2 cup sugar, depending on your preference</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4-5 3" strips of orange peel</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 vanilla bean, halved and seeded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 Fresno chili, halved</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Agave Syrup, to taste</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3 cups of boiling water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup of fresh lime juice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Pour 3 cups of boiling water over concoction and let steep until cools, approx 20-30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Add 2 cups of iced cold water.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">8. Adjust sweetness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Once the dough rises, it can be refrigerated 2-3 days before grilling or baking--makes enough for four personal size pizzas...each one made to your heart's content with any topping combo imaginable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(<i>Adapted from The Birchwood Cafe in Minneapolis, MN)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">San Marzano Tomatoes, hand-torn in their sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Place dough in oiled bowl, cover and set aside in a warm environment to let rise for at least one hour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. Transfer the flatbread to pizza pan and bake x 5 minutes before toppings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Eating well while being active or trying to get in as much of the summer sun as possible after work can be difficult, but this week's blog posts are all about making this happen! A meal doesn't have to be fussy, but it has to be good and simple! (And ideally, it should be fresh, easy, unadulterated goodness packed with flavors, right?) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ceviche is all in one--delish, fresh, tart, satisfying; and, a healthy alternative to the old stand by "chips and salsa"--this dish, is traditionally made with fresh raw snapper, bass, halibut or other ocean fish fillets, but can also be made with pre-cooked shrimp! No doubt, you will feel like you are at the beach sipping a Corona in one of their ads!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Add this to your repertoire of <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/p/blog-page.html">incredible appetizers</a> with flavor and goodness packed into one! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">(<i><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Adapted from the <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/">Bon Appetit Magazine</a> July 2016 "Sail Away" article.</span>)</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6 oz of halibut or ocean white fish or pre-cooked shrimp, de-boned, cleaned and diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 garlic clove, finely grated</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3/4 cup fresh lime juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 tsp agave nectar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 Tbls of tequila blanco (if you are 21 years)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 cup pineapple, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 medium tomato, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 small onion, finely chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 radishes, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/2 jalapeno, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 avocado, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 cup cilantro, chopped</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1/4 cup mint, chopped</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ok folks--this recipe is totally worth making! So, go try it now!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Large loaf of crusty bread, i.e. demi-baguette</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3. Carve out a center strip of bread to create a trough.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4. Sprinkle parmesan along the entire groove. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5. Heat the red sauce and meatballs in a large skillet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7. Cover with fresh mozzarella.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">9. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350F degrees, then broil for last 1-2 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pair this easy-to-make vegetable with a little parmesan, butter, salt and pepper, and you are set to go with a simple comfort food meal by itself; or, throw in a marinara sauce with meatballs from <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/01/spaghetti-and-meatballs.html" target="_blank">Spaghetti & Meatballs</a> or <a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2013/07/meatball-minis.html" target="_blank">Meatball Minis</a> blog posts from the early days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This vegetable is cheap and literally made with no skill all while being delicious, satisfying and good for you. Worth considering for any college student looking to make the most of their meal and summer cash!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.coolcampuscooking.com/2014/01/simplest-marinara-sauce-by-batali.html" target="_blank">Marinara Sauce</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Wash hands and preheat oven 350F degrees.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Halve the squash and use a spoon to remove the pulp and seeds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Bake 25-30 minute until tender. Set aside until you can handle halves.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Use a fork to start scraping the inside of the squash...voila...a bowl of spaghetti. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Toss in a little butter or olive oil with parmesan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Check out these incredible local hangouts I discovered this visit--all worth a re-visit and some worth a trek regardless!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">These operations are about local support and giving back to the community while providing exceptional fare, flavors and dining experience! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here are my <b><span style="color: #134f5c;"><u>Top 4 Choices</u></span></b> this trip followed by other options if you happen to need a solid and well-priced meal! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Multiple locations. The restaurant on Washington Street in Minneapolis is in the heart of city commotion and near the stadium. Skip the lines and head over to the St Paul's location! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I tried the <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><u>Persian Beef withe Feta, Parsley and Harissa Pizza</u></b></span> and the <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><u>Roasted Olives & Garlic</u></b></span> for a starter. But the menu is full of surprises and great combinations! Salads are freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients. Local microbrews are just the "icing on the cake"!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Grab a bike and ride the back trails in and around Minneapolis with the goal of finding your way to Surly Beer Hall for a full smattering of their standard, and seasonal, microbrews along with some incredible food--<b><u><span style="color: #3d85c6;">BBQ, brisket, phenomenal authentic German pretzels, and farm-to-table</span></u></b> options--what a great venue and endpoint to wrap up a day of activity and motion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Literally, slow down and smell the coffee and make sure you pick some strawberries, hit a few farmer's markets, grow some herbs, and get outside! Try this super awesome recipe for college students to ensure a warm homecoming or make someone's day with a homemade treat--you only need the pan you bake it in--perfect for college cooking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Great concoction from <a href="http://www.smittenkitchen.com/" target="_blank">The Smitten Kitchen</a>--doesn't get any simpler to spoil yourself!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup of rolled old-fashioned oats</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3/4 cup of flour plus 2 Tbls of flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/2 cup of light brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1/4 tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6 Tbls of butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 tsp cornstarch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Tbls lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Tbls sugar, divided</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup small diced rhubarb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 cup small diced strawberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Wash your hands and fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7. Add half of the fruit. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sprinkle cornstarch, lemon juice and half of the sugar.</span><br />
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