tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60906108551349684962024-03-08T13:39:39.832-08:00Cucina MiaCasa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-74800693601694708212013-03-31T04:42:00.001-07:002013-04-27T04:13:50.991-07:00Happy Easter!<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/80924124526778495/' target='_blank'><img src='http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/550x/4b/93/11/4b9311ff722018f9c8522641c8b4c28e.jpg' border='0' width='550' height ='825'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/recipe-bunny-tail-treats/'>pizzazzerie.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/angelap65/' target='_blank'>Angie</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-59222637977417428292013-02-20T03:48:00.001-08:002013-02-20T03:49:43.061-08:00Rouge by Carte Noire<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/58987388" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/58987388">Rouge By Carte Noire - Michael & Philippe - QUAD</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/quadprod">QUAD</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-62130265219652203692013-02-09T04:31:00.001-08:002013-02-09T04:33:13.855-08:00It's party time!<div style="padding: 2px;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/food/party-food/popsicle-brownies/" target="_blank"><img src="http://uploads.tipjunkie.com/static/resize/400x312/r/wp-content/thumbs/popsicle-brownies.jpg" alt="Popsicle Brownies" border="0" width="400" height="312" style="border: 0;" /></a><p style="font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/food/party-food/popsicle-brownies/" target="_blank" style="color: #940356;">Popsicle Brownies</a>, shared by <a href="http://tipjunkie.com/members/laurie/" rel="profile" target="_blank" style="color: #940356;">Laurie Turk</a> on <a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/" style="color: #940356;" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a></p></div><br />
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I found this great idea over at Tip Junkie. Perfect for a kids birthday party! I think the grown ups will like these too. On my list to try this month! Happy weekend!Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-54457190067093534482012-12-31T05:04:00.001-08:002012-12-31T05:04:48.011-08:00Cucina Mia wishing you all a Happy New Year! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hfGUBSZ6cNw/UOGNTdzaOqI/AAAAAAAAEvU/MZ3Bx4xdFDQ/s640/blogger-image-945284388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hfGUBSZ6cNw/UOGNTdzaOqI/AAAAAAAAEvU/MZ3Bx4xdFDQ/s640/blogger-image-945284388.jpg" /></a></div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-32550608846520586362012-12-29T11:44:00.001-08:002013-02-20T03:49:12.399-08:00From la Cucina MiaHappy Valentine's day! <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Et_kRJbnpFk/UN9IFiiDqII/AAAAAAAAEvE/gr0D1ZDgEmU/s640/blogger-image--2091381898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Et_kRJbnpFk/UN9IFiiDqII/AAAAAAAAEvE/gr0D1ZDgEmU/s640/blogger-image--2091381898.jpg" /></a></div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-51482925793932280082012-07-30T17:20:00.001-07:002012-07-30T17:20:18.248-07:00What's for dinner? Stir Fried Rice<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QO1PDxcHlSk" width="560"></iframe><br />
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Yummy! The kids will love this! Enjoy!</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-10718279504627835782012-06-27T07:10:00.001-07:002012-07-30T17:19:29.195-07:00Best Macaroni Salad<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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Are you ready for Summer fun! I know I am. I love Ree fromm The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Cdiv%20style='padding-bottom:%202px;%20line-height:%200px'%3E%3Ca%20href='http://pinterest.com/pin/80924124524879305/'%20target='_blank'%3E%3Cimg%20src='http://media-cache-ec0.pinterest.com/upload/80924124524879305_RG7YWUAK_c.jpg'%20border='0'%20width='427'%20height%20='640'/%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20style='float:%20left;%20padding-top:%200px;%20padding-bottom:%200px;'%3E%3Cp%20style='font-size:%2010px;%20color:%20#76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/06/the-best-macaroni-salad-ever/'>thepioneerwoman.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/angelap65/' target='_blank'>Angie</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div>">Pioneer Woman</a>. I want to live on a ranch too! Her family is beautiful. This Macaroni Salad is my family's favorite. Enjoy!<br />
<br />Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-9605744296326831162012-06-09T05:45:00.003-07:002012-06-09T05:45:33.147-07:00Key Lime Pie<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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Key Lime pie is my all-time favorite dessert! Check out one of my favorite blogs, <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/key-lime-in-a-pinch-or-for-a-party">How Does She</a> for this recipe.<br />
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What is your all-time favorite dessert?Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-24280207690444656752012-05-02T08:08:00.002-07:002012-05-02T08:08:31.849-07:00G is for Guacamole<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="225" mozallowfullscreen="" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28987498?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="400"></iframe><br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/28987498">How to Make Guacamole</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user8139931">CopyKat Recipes</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-43602903250154891382012-05-02T08:05:00.001-07:002012-05-02T08:05:22.175-07:00Quiona<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite Quinoa Salads. Have you tried Quinoa yet? I love <a href="http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.ca/2010/10/quinoa-salad-with-pears-and-baby.html">Gluten Free Goddess' recipe</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">quinoa salad recipe with pears, baby spinach and chick peas in a maple vinaigrette</span></h2>
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Use pears or apples in this recipe- either one will work.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Ingredients:</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">1 cup organic quinoa</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Sea salt</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">2 good handfuls of organic baby spinach leaves, washed, drained</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; 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Add 2 cups fresh water, and a pinch of sea salt. Cover and cook on a low simmer until all the water is evaporated and the quinoa is tender- roughly 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and dump it into a large salad bowl.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Add the baby spinach, pear, chick peas, and chopped parsley to the quinoa and fluff.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Whisk together the vinaigrette, pour it over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with sea salt and ground pepper.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Just before serving, add the toasted pecans and lightly combine.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Makes four main course servings, six side dish servings.</span><br style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 12px/normal Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" /><br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;">Note:</span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>If you are making this salad ahead of time, I suggest you make the quinoa, fluff, and add the dressing while it is warm. When it cools to room temperature, add in the spinach, chick peas and parsley; toss, cover and chill. Before serving add the pears, and toasted pecans. Taste test and add more seasoning if needed.</blockquote>
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These look so yummy. I have to try them this weekend. What will you be baking this Easter?Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-79295978427621398032012-02-11T08:06:00.000-08:002012-02-11T08:07:10.634-08:00What are you doing this weekend?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/32055518">pineapple upside-down cake</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/rachelchew">rachelchew</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I made these the other day. Bought the Christmas tree shaped silicon pan. Everyone loved it. I actually added one in my coffee this morning. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Enjoy!</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-41392301523680861982011-11-19T05:23:00.000-08:002011-11-19T05:23:50.407-08:00Pumpkin Pie Biscotti<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nCtSo9-Ah4w/St0Jo4O_52I/AAAAAAAABTA/SjzzuuxARdE/s400/Pumpkin-Biscotti.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nCtSo9-Ah4w/St0Jo4O_52I/AAAAAAAABTA/SjzzuuxARdE/s320/Pumpkin-Biscotti.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br />
I'm obsessed with all things pumpkin. I'm trying this <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/pumpkin-pie-biscotti/">Pumpkin biscotti recipe</a> this weekend. <br />
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If you're in the neighborhood, drop by and say hello.Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-88064135876987733282011-10-22T07:20:00.000-07:002011-10-22T07:28:20.759-07:00Pumpkin Muffins - Very easy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="315" rda="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w_gxOhE3MtU/TqLSaIdUu0I/AAAAAAAAEhw/pMORZMKvazs/s400/pumpkin+muffins.JPG" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweet-verbena.blogspot.com/2011/08/pumpkin-muffins.html">Source</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Very easy and so good. I made them last night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There's only two ingredients. That's right, just the cake mix and the pumpkin (15 oz.). No oil, no eggs, no water, nothing else. The end result is an amazing, incredibly moist muffin/cupcake with a hint of pumpkin flavor. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. </div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-19129525571780028342011-04-23T11:09:00.000-07:002011-04-23T11:10:11.325-07:00Figs and Cocoa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irZHq9jFbOk/TbMVQMN3grI/AAAAAAAAEeE/JCf6rPzecS8/s1600/2009_04_02-Cheese01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irZHq9jFbOk/TbMVQMN3grI/AAAAAAAAEeE/JCf6rPzecS8/s400/2009_04_02-Cheese01.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have you ever heard of Ficoco? Ficoco is a rich, dark spread made in Croatia out of figs and cocoa. Two of my favorite things. I have to go get this now....Off I go looking for it....</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-83955875374587602472010-10-27T03:56:00.000-07:002010-10-27T03:56:13.074-07:00Trick or Treat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/category/recipes/occasions/halloween/"><img border="0" height="400" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/TMgFGoO1cQI/AAAAAAAAEQU/jkXYdlfP2mo/s400/Halloween-Favorite-Recipes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-15439961353473689532010-06-19T18:23:00.000-07:002010-06-19T18:23:10.906-07:00Best Tiramisu recipe from The Pioneer Woman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/TB1s7rL3cnI/AAAAAAAAEE0/R5vFPKgk2II/s1600/879263705_5ee2060b01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/TB1s7rL3cnI/AAAAAAAAEE0/R5vFPKgk2II/s400/879263705_5ee2060b01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/category/sweets/fancy/">Picture from The Pioneer Woman Cooks</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been making Tiramisu for quite some time now and I have to say that <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/category/sweets/fancy/">this recipe</a> is the best one I've tried. You have to try this, it melts in your mouth and picks you up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-48742179666151402992009-08-23T08:24:00.000-07:002009-08-23T08:24:14.568-07:00Ice Cream cone cupcakes<object border="0" height="253" width="450"><embed src=http://www.howdini.com/flvplayer_lite.swf width=450 height=253 flashvars=file=http://howtoevery.vo.llnwd.net/o18/Cupcake_Cones_Howdini_NEW_828-640x360.flv&autostart=false&showfsbutton=false type=application/x-shockwave-flash border=0 wmode=transparent></embed></object><br />
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<a href="http://www.howdini.com/howdini-video-7073599.html">How to make ice cream cone cupcakes</a><br />
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How cute!Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-39262793497765653982009-08-10T06:48:00.000-07:002009-08-10T06:54:34.862-07:00S'mores Pizza<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SoAld28IGMI/AAAAAAAACW8/Obznb701TO8/s1600-h/summer+2009+545.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368331950719768770" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SoAld28IGMI/AAAAAAAACW8/Obznb701TO8/s400/summer+2009+545.jpg" /></a><br />I made this for the kid's daycamp last week. It's a huge hit whenever I make it. I'll have to try it with a brownie base... Enjoy!<br /><br />SERVES 6 -8<br /><br />1 (16 1/2 ounce) package pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough<br />2 cups chocolate chips<br />2 cups graham crackers, broken in 1 inch pieces<br />2 cups miniature marshmallows<br />chocolate syrup, for garnish (optional)<br /><br />Spread the softened cookie dough into a lightly greased pizza pan, flattening it to the edges.<br /><br />Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until it begins to brown SLIGHTLY.<br /><br />Remove the cookie from the oven and sprinkle the top with with the chocolate chips, graham crackers and marshmallows.<br />Return the cookie to the oven for 5-8 minutes until crust is brown and chips and marshmallows are melted.<br /><br />Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chocolate syrup, if desired.Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-25233656881889180072009-07-22T10:03:00.001-07:002009-07-23T05:24:41.375-07:00Lemon Ricotta Cookies<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SmhWTFxIppI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/sd6dxXxPbBs/s1600-h/DSC00946.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 380px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361630242350343826" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SmhWTFxIppI/AAAAAAAAA0Q/sd6dxXxPbBs/s400/DSC00946.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div>These are my favorite cookies. I make them all the time. Enjoy!<br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center">Biscotti al Limone<br />Lemon drop cookies<br /><br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />For the cookies:<br /><br />3 1/2cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra if needed<br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1 tsp baking soda<br />Pinch of salt<br />1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled<br />2 cups granulated sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 tsp pure lemon oil<br />Zest of 1 lemon<br />475 gr. whole ricotta , drained if necessary<br /><br />For the lemon glaze:<br /><br />2 large egg whites<br />2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted<br />1 to 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice<br />¼ tsp pure lemon oil<br /><br /><br />Preparation<br /><br />Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and set aside. In a bowl of a stand-up mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on high-speed until smooth. Add eggs, lemon oil, lemon zest and continue beating for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the ricotta and beat in well. Lower the speed and gently stir in the flour mixture to form a moist dough. Using a small ice-cream scooper or alternatively make 1 ½- inches diameter spheres , then place cookies on baking sheet, making sure to space them approx. 1 inch apart. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.<br />Bake for 15-17, rotating sheets from front to back once during baking until the cookies are barely colored. Do not over-bake ! When ready, transfer cookies to cooling racks. Meanwhile prepare the glaze.<br />Whisk the egg whites in a medium-size bowl until foamy. Add the confectioners’ sugar ,lemon juice and the lemon oil. Whisk until well combined. Brush a thin layer of icing over the cookies. Let the icing set.<br /><br /><br />YIELD approx. 50 cookies</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-18176694844545104432009-06-28T10:54:00.000-07:002009-06-28T11:04:18.083-07:00Italian Sangria<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SkewbG4AnyI/AAAAAAAAAy4/TTD5K3oOUrs/s1600-h/681-2050.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352440661901614882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SkewbG4AnyI/AAAAAAAAAy4/TTD5K3oOUrs/s400/681-2050.jpg" /></a> picture courtesy of <a href="http://www.allposters.com/">www.allposters.com</a><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">So refreshing and perfect for a summer cocktail.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">Ingredients</span></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;">1 750-ml bottle dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio<br />1 cup grapefruit liqueur, such as Campari<br />2 lemons, thinly sliced, seeds discarded<br />2 oranges, thinly sliced, seeds discarded<br />Ice cubes, as needed<br />1-liter club soda or seltzer water</span> </div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-49580957541253985582009-06-13T13:59:00.000-07:002009-08-24T06:09:40.229-07:00Lemons, YUM!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SjQXauqQksI/AAAAAAAAAyY/shVccyjPFVE/s1600-h/lemons.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346924405564936898" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/SjQXauqQksI/AAAAAAAAAyY/shVccyjPFVE/s400/lemons.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div align="left">Oh, I have to try these! </div><br />
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<div align="center"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; color: #993300; font-size: 130%;">Lemon Cookies</span></div><br />
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1 package lemon cake mix<br />
2 T. lemon juice plus enough vegetable oil to equal 1/2 cup<br />
2 eggs<br />
Lemon Frosting (store bought) or add some lemon extract to white frosting.<br />
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a cookie sheet. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until dough forms. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until set. Remove to a wire rack. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Cool and frost<br />
</div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Martha has the <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/lemon-espresso-bites">Lemon-Espresso Bites on her website, check it out!</a></div><div align="left">How about a <span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Limoncello Collins</span>,</span> I love these! Reminds me of my Aunt in Italy</div><div align="left"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">16 ounces limoncello</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">12 ounces gin</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">8 ounces fresh lemon juice</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">24 paper thin lemon slices</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ice</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">16 ounces chilled club soda</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">8 mint sprigs </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Directions </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">1.In a pitcher, combine the limoncello, gin and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours. Press 3 thin lemon slices against the inside of each of 8 collins glasses. Add ice to the glasses. Stir the limoncello mixture and pour it into the glasses. Stir 2 ounces of club soda into each drink and garnish with a mint sprig.</div>Casa Miahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12269705738817751620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6090610855134968496.post-66596888279691907212009-02-11T09:11:00.000-08:002009-08-24T06:05:54.199-07:00Caffeine Rush<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/ScY3H1_S7sI/AAAAAAAAAvc/Br846-FKKP0/s1600-h/LASYORK08.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315997018048622274" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Nz5I5dVmdpA/ScY3H1_S7sI/AAAAAAAAAvc/Br846-FKKP0/s400/LASYORK08.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 301px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 375px;" /></a><br />
<div><div>I love coffee! You'll find me with a coffee all the time. </div><br />
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<div>Here is a great recipe for Cappuccino Granita</div><br />
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A treat perfect for hot weather! This iced coffee drink resembles a slushie, but its taste is all grown-up. Enjoy it while sitting in the shade!</div><div><br />
4 cups skim milk or 1% milk </div><div>2 tbsp instant espresso crystals or instant coffee crystals </div><div>6 tbsp sugar for garnish: </div><div>ground cinnamon</div><div><br />
1. Stir ingredients together until coffee is dissolved. </div><div>2. Pour into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and freeze overnight. </div><div>3. To serve, scrape with a spoon or ice cream scoop. Place in a stemmed glass, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired. Makes 6 1-cup servings.<br />
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