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Dandelion’s for Dinner? Dandelion Recipes

April 24, 2013

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Dandelion Recipes

Really??!  Those Pesky little weeds that got me a letter from the HOA last year!!  It’s true,  with these Dandelion Recipes ,  you can get rid of those weeds and eat dinner too!!

Usually on Wednesday mornings, I just grab the coupons & ads out of our local FREEBIE paper, but this morning something caught my eye.  The front page had an article called Dandelions: Pesky Weed or Yummy Dinner.  This was a first for me!  I have picked Poke Salad and cooked it, but never Dandelions.  The article included a couple Dandelion Recipes that I plan on testing out and I thought I would share them with you.

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Dandelion Pesto

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt, divided
  • 3T Pine nuts
  • 3/4 Bunch Dandelions (12oz) Trimmed & Chopped
  • 2T Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
  • 2T finely Grated Romano Cheese
  • 2-4 T Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice to taste

Instructions

  1. Grind Garlic and 1/8 tsp Salt into a smooth paste. Add Pine Nuts and grind until smooth. Add a handful of dandelions and a sprinkle of salt, grinding to break the leaves down to a pulp until all the dandelions & salt are incorporated. (this can take up to 30 minutes) Add the Cheeses and Olive Oil, grinding and stirring to combine. Add a touch of lemon juice to brighten the flavors. (All of the above can be done in a food processor or blender, but will require additional garlic) Serve with cooked pasta.
  2. Recipe Courtesy of Huntsville Times
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Dandelion Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 Blood Oranges
  • 1 lb of Dandelion Greens, Trimmed & torn
  • 1 C toasted Pecan Halves
  • 1/2 Red Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 2/3 C Raisins
  • 1/4 C Sherry Vinegar
  • 1/4 C+2T of Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces fresh goat cheese crumbled

Instructions

  1. Supreme the oranges over a bowl and collect the juices. Toss Dandelions with pecan halves, onion & raisins. In a separate bowl whisk together orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper. Toss dressing with salad. Add oranges and toss with salad. Plate salad and sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese.
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Let me know if you try these Dandelion Recipes . Or if you have other Dandelion Recipes you would like to share, please email me: theqtippingmom@gmail.com

Dandelion Recipes


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Guilt Free as little as 2 ingredient cookies !! Oatmeal Banana Cookies

February 8, 2013

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Guilt Free as little as 2 ingredient cookies !! Oatmeal Banana Cookies

Oh my!!  These cookies are really the best things since sliced bread:) (well maybe a little exaggeration)  If you are looking for a Guilt Free, EASY Cookie recipe…well look NO FURTHER:)  I found one that I promise you will make again and again if you like the ingredients!  This recipe comes to us from a wonderful little blog called The Burlap Bag .  I also found another variation on Food.com.

To make the basic cookie recipe with no add-in’s all you will need is about a cup of Quick Oats and (2) RIPE Bananas.  Here is a tip…Don’t send the hubby to the store to pick up the bananas.  If he is like my hubby, he will think the yellow’er the banana the better, LOL!  The first time we made them, my bananas were NOT ripe enough.  The difference is like night and day!!  Make sure they are ripe:)

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“Yes, we write little notes to each other on our Bananas.  It is a lot of fun to take a toothpick and gently (very gently) write a message to your kiddos.  Write the note in the morning, stick it in the kiddos lunch box and by lunch time, your message will be exposed..So cute!”

Okay, okay back to the cookies:)

 Now, I forgot to take a picture of my ingredients before the add-in’s so this photo is courtesy of The Burlap Bag.  You got to check out that site:)

Put your cup of Quick Oatmeal & 2 Ripe Bananas in a mixing bowl..

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If you just want Oatmeal Banana Cookies, start a mashing:)  This is so easy, even the little ones can do it!!  This recipe is VERY healthy & tastes great like this…but use your imagination a little & they will taste even better.  And still be healthier than any other cookies:)

You will literally only need a handful of whatever additions you might use.  Last night we used Chocolate Chips & Walnuts.  Just a handful!!  Other ideas I have seen are:  Craisins, Raisins, Pecans, trail mix…Let your imagination go wild:)  But, I definitely suggest trying the Chocolate Chip/Walnut variety.

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Mash away:)

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This is what you will end up with:)  

Now, SPRAY YOUR COOKIE SHEET:)  These will stick if you do not!  Also, now is a good time to pre-heat your oven.  The Burlap Bag suggests 350, but my oven did better at 375.  So somewhere between 350 & 375 should do just fine:)   To form our cookies we made about 2 inch balls and gently pressed them down onto our GREASED cookie sheet.  Not too thin.. just a nice cookie shape.  They don’t change in shape when you bake them.  Bake them for around 12-15 minutes.  

Now Enjoy!!  Even with the handful of nuts & chocolate chips, you can still enjoy these little treats without feeling guilty:)  I ate four while I was typing this, LOL!!

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Thanks so much to The Burlap Bag for sharing this recipe that I am certain we will use OVER and OVER and OVER again!


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Spicy Thai Noodles Recipe 4 of 200 new recipes in 2013!

January 19, 2013

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Oh my!  That about sums it up for this delicious Spicy Thai Noodles recipe!!  I found this recipe on Pinterest and followed it to the original posting on A Small Snippet.  Let me tell you, this is one of the best blogs I have read in a very long time!  So inspirational!  You must check it out!  Make sure and check out the Birthday Party ideas!  Unbelievable!  Okay, back to the Spicy Thai Noodles Recipe !  Whoever said on Pinterest that this recipe was restaurant quality…they did not lie!  I can’t say I have tasted better at any restaurant I have visited!  This Spicy Thai Noodle Recipe is SO EASY!  It’s Spicy and so full of flavor!  I served it with Asian Style Chicken breast similar to the recipe found HERE.  The original recipe says to serve it cold, however, when I tasted it warm…I knew warm was the way to go for dinner.  WELL….after tasting it this morning…COLD is awesome too!  I cannot decide it Spicy Thai Noodles is better cold or warm!!  I definitely think you should try it both ways!!

Here is how to make Spicy Thai Noodles

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Spicy Thai Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 Box of Linguine or Angel Hair Pasta
  • 1-2 T Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/4 C Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 C Sesame Oil
  • 6 T Honey
  • 6 T Soy Sauce
  • Green Onions
  • Cilantro (I left this out)
  • Peanuts (I chopped these up pretty fine)
  • Shredded Carrots (I left these out too!)
  • Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

  1. Boil Noodles per directions on box
  2. Chop Onions, Cilantro, Carrots, Peanuts
  3. Over Medium Heat warm both oils & crushed red pepper. I did this for about 10 minutes. I turned off the heat and left it on the burner for about 10 minutes longer.
  4. Strain out pepper and reserve oil.
  5. Whisk Soy Sauce and Honey into your Oil.
  6. Toss Noodles with Mixture.
  7. Before Serving Toss with Onions, Carrots, Cilantro, Peanuts and Sesame Seeds.
  8. Serve Cold or Warm:)
  9. Enjoy!!
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Sausage and Green Pepper Parmesan Pasta recipe Recipe #3

January 17, 2013

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a3We tried another new recipe tonight!  It will definitely be back on our menu!  My family loved this hearty Sausage and Green Pepper Parmesan Pasta!  I loved how quick & easy it came together!!  It was also fairly inexpensive!  Here is what you will need, this serves four.  I have to double it for my family:)

Sausage and Green Pepper Parmesan Pasta

1 lb Fully cooked smoked sausage (I used Smithfield Smoked Sausage because I had it on hand)
1 lb box of Penne Pasta (cooked per box directions)
3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
1 Can Progreso Hearty Tomato Soup
1 Green Bell Pepper (Julienne)
1 Onion
1/2 tsp Basil
2 T Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

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Directions are super simple!
Cook Pasta according to box.  Cut Sausage into 1/2-3/4 inch rounds.  Julienne Peppers & Onions.  In a large skillet cook Bell Peppers, sausage and onions over medium/high heat until peppers are tender and onions are translucent.  Add tomato soup, basil, salt & pepper & reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Toss Pasta with Sausage, Onion & peppers.  Top with Parmesan. Enjoy!

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Sausage and Green Pepper Parmesan Pasta recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Fully cooked smoked sausage (I used Smithfield Smoked Sausage because I had it on hand)
  • 1 lb box of Penne Pasta (cooked per box directions)
  • 3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1 Can Progreso Hearty Tomato Soup
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (Julienne)
  • 1 Onion
  • 1/2 tsp Basil
  • 2 T Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta according to box.
  2. Cut Sausage into 1/2-3/4 inch rounds.
  3. Julienne Peppers & Onions.
  4. In a large skillet cook Bell Peppers, sausage and onions over medium/high heat until peppers are tender and onions are translucent.
  5. Add tomato soup, basil, salt & pepper & reduce heat.
  6. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Toss Pasta with Sausage, Onion & peppers.
  8. Top with Parmesan. Enjoy!
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Easy Oven Fried Pork Chops ! Recipe #2

January 15, 2013

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This Easy Oven Fried Pork chops recipe pleased my whole family!  And..that is tough to accomplish in my house!  This recipe was so quick and easy!  The breading was nice and crunchy and the pork was moist and tender!  Other Oven fried pork chop recipes I tried ended up being dry and the crust soggy!  This recipe was excellent and probably fail-proof!  I think I will try it with chicken next!

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Easy Oven Fried Pork Chops

Ingredients

  • 4 Center Cut Pork Chops 3/4-1 inch thick (I used 6)
  • 1 Box Stove Top (I used pork flavored)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 Cup Milk
  • Garlic Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven to 425.
  2. Spray a baking dish with Non Stick spray
  3. I crushed the Stove Top a little more in my Food Processor. Pour in a shallow dish.
  4. Beat Eggs, Milk, Pepper & Garlic Salt. Pour in a shallow dish.
  5. Dredge Pork in Stove Top. Shake off excess. Dredge in Egg. Dredge in Stove Top again. (if you like a thinner crust, skip the first dredge in Stove Top) Place in Baking Dish.
  6. Cook pork for 10 minutes per side or until juices run clear. Spray pork with cooking spray when you flip.
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Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter! RECIPE 1 of 200 in 2013!

January 8, 2013

Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter! RECIPE 1 of 200 in 2013! One of my New Years Resolutions was to try 200 new recipes in 2013!!  Hopefully, I will make it!  The first recipe is Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar and Butter.  Or some call them” Crack Weenies”.   I found this recipe [...]


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Bacon & Egg Cups Recipe and Coupons

November 19, 2012

Found this yummy Bacon & Egg Cups Recipe and thought my family would love it!  Recipe & picture courtesy of  Howto:Simplify.  I found a few coupons to go along with the recipe! Bacon Coupons $1/1 Bar-S Sliced Bacon, exp. 12/31/12 (Hen House Holiday Celebration Booklet) $0.75/1 Indiana Kitchen Bacon printable $0.75/1 Butterball Turkey Bacon or [...]


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Tasty Turkey Crescent Braid Recipe & Coupon

November 18, 2012

Tasty Turkey Crescent Braid Try out this great recipe for Tasty Turkey Crescent Braid Recipe.  This would be a yummy way to use up your left-over turkey!  Get a great coupon to go along with it!  Head over HERE to Red Gold to print a 55¢/3 Red Gold Canned Tomatoes.  The recipe, coupon & picture are [...]


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FREE Halloween Recipes eBook

October 30, 2012

Looking for some Cute Spooky Treats for your Halloween Party?!  Head over HERE and get your FREE Halloween Recipes eBook for Mr. Food!!


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Save those Pumpkin Seeds!

October 16, 2012

Save those Pumpkin Seeds! Photo Credit: The Herb Companion  It is the time of year for PUMPKIN Carving!  Maybe your coming up with great ideas for your Jack-O-Lantern! Most people simply scoop out and toss the seeds as they prepare to carve their jack-o-lanterns!  WHAT!! Why would you toss those wonderful Pumpkin seeds? Save those [...]


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