tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71352594865202180252024-03-05T09:15:56.053-05:00The Cultural DishCultural Recipes from my Kitchen to Yours!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.comBlogger198125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-21953762559793129362016-11-01T20:59:00.002-04:002016-11-01T21:00:33.128-04:00Apple Cider Mimosas<br />
Today I am featuring a recipe from <a href="https://fairburnitoff.com/apple-cider-mimosas-and-fall-date-night-ideas/" target="_blank">Fairburn it Off</a> - Apple Cider Mimosas! It is a simple and elegant drink, and you will never guess what the "sugared" rim is!<br />
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This drink goes great with brunch, but it is also a great cocktail to enjoy in the evening. It is the perfect fall drink to relax and unwind with, without being too sweet or heavy. Get the full recipe and tips from Fairburn it Off <b><a href="https://fairburnitoff.com/apple-cider-mimosas-and-fall-date-night-ideas/" target="_blank">here</a></b>, and be on your way to enjoying a fall treat! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-18132254913686799132016-02-12T10:28:00.007-05:002016-02-12T10:32:07.884-05:00Top 10 Valentine's Day Treats 2016Happy Valentine's Day Weekend! We are bringing you a round up of some of our favorite treats for Valentine's Day from years past and present!<br />
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The best part? Although these treats may look time consuming and fancy, they are all easy and quick to make! Now that is a win win!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/04/shrimp-fra-diavolo.html" target="_blank">1.) Pasta and Wine!</a></u></b><br />
You cannot go wrong with a delicious Italian meal and wine. Try our <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/04/shrimp-fra-diavolo.html" target="_blank">Shrimp fra Diavolo</a> recipe or our <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-taste-of-tradition-pasta-goo-gootz.html" target="_blank">Pasta Goo-Gootz.</a><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/12/chocolate-ganache-tart-with-hazelnuts.html" target="_blank">2.) Chocolate Ganache Tart</a></u></b></div>
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Yes. You can have chocolate ganache as your entire dessert!</div>
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2012/10/palmiers-elephant-ears.html" target="_blank">3.) Palmiers (or Elephant Ears)</a></u></b></div>
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These look so fancy and difficult to make, but you will be amazed at how quick and easy you can whip these up! No pastry chef skills required!</div>
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Keeping with the French theme, you can also whip up some profiteroles! </div>
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You can make these as the traditional round cookies with a Hershey kiss, or get cute and cheesy and form them into hearts!</div>
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/03/tea-party-takeover-with-coconut.html" target="_blank">6.) Madeline's</a></u></b></div>
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Getting back on the French train, make some Madeleine's (these are coconut infused, but you can make vanilla) and dip them in chocolate!</div>
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<b><u><a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2016/02/12/valentines-day-treats/" target="_blank">7.) Chocolate Fondue</a></u></b><br />
For this treat, you can find our healthier tips on our other site, <a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2016/02/12/valentines-day-treats/" target="_blank">fairburnitoff.com</a>. This takes a few mere minutes to make, and you can dip whatever your heart desires into the fondue!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2015/09/07/coffee-mug-chocolate-cake/" target="_blank">9.) Chocolate Coffee Mug Cake</a></u></b></div>
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If you need a quick chocolate fix, then this is your treat! This is also a healthy treat featured from <a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2015/09/07/coffee-mug-chocolate-cake/" target="_blank">fairburnitoff.com </a></div>
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And guess what!? These are actually healthy! See the recipe and video on how to make these easy, healthy treats <a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2016/02/09/healthy-brownie-recipe/" target="_blank">here.</a></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-10807372623435393382016-02-03T12:38:00.001-05:002016-02-03T13:29:08.701-05:00One Minute Chocolate Cake and AnnouncementWell, it is has been awhile since my last post to say the least! There is a reason though! Although we love sweet treats and to indulge from time to time, we are actually quite health conscious people, and have been working on our new program - <b><i><u><a href="http://www.fairburnitoff.com/" target="_blank">Fairburn it Off!</a></u></i></b><br />
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We absolutely will still be posting here from time to time because we still love to create new recipes and share our treats with others! However, if you are interested in learning more about Fairburn it Off, please feel free to visit our site <b><u><a href="http://www.fairburnitoff.com/" target="_blank">here.</a></u></b> To summarize, Fairburn it Off provides healthy recipes (without sacrificing taste) and workouts to help you sustain your health! We are by no means a quick-fix diet! We show you how can build healthy habits that you can maintain for life! You can check out <a href="http://fairburnitoff.com/2015/11/18/you-can-have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too/" target="_blank"><b><u>this post here</u></b>,</a> where we talk more about our approach and how we still make room for cake!<br />
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And guess what? We are sharing one of our favorite, go to, quick and healthy recipes with you all! Behold our One Minute Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake!<br />
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This recipe is so simple and quick to make, and it is sure to help fill any chocolate or sweet cravings that you may have. The best part? You can eat this without feeling guilty because it is actually a healthy treat! Win win!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-75520028472459604392015-06-22T05:00:00.000-04:002015-06-22T10:08:16.457-04:00Go Nutty! Top 25 Almond RecipesAs much as I love to bake and indulge in some not-so-healthy treats, I also love to find ways to eat healthy without sacrificing taste! Nuts are a great way to still get great flavor, but also a healthy boost! One of my favorite go-to nuts are <a href="https://nuts.com/nuts/almonds/">almonds</a>. Almonds are a healthy fat (yes, our bodies need fat), and pack a powerful punch with fiber, protein, vitamins, and antioxidants! This means that almonds can help fight against aging, diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's, can help control blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and even help to make you feel more full so you do not snack more! To read more about almonds and their benefits, <b><a href="https://nuts.com/nuts/almonds/">visit here.</a> </b><br />
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Now that we've talked about how great almonds are for you, let's get to the good part - eating them! These delicious nuts are not just for snacking! There are so many ways you can enjoy almonds, so check out the recipes below. I dare you to choose just one!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/01/homemade-granola.html">1. Homemade Granola from your very own Cultural Dish</a></u></b><br />
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Now as healthy as almonds may be, that doesn't mean you can't add them to a delicious dessert! The best part? Many of these recipes use almond flour and/or are vegan and gluten free!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://thehungarybuddha.com/2014/08/mandalas-torte-chocolate-almond-torte/">19. Chocolate Almond Torte from The Hungary Buddha</a></u></b><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://poetinthepantry.com/2013/01/16/bundtamonth-almond-clementine-bundt-cake/">20. Almond Clementine Bundt Cake from Poet in the Pantry</a></u></b><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.withablast.net/2015/06/coconut-and-almond-cream-pies.html">21. Coconut and Almond Cream Pies from With a Blast</a></u></b><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.acalculatedwhisk.com/2014/10/almond-butter-thumbprints-with-salted.html">22. Almond Butter Thumbprint Cookies from A Calculated Whisk</a></u></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://monpetitfour.com/orange-almond-flourless-cake/">23. Orange Almond Flourless Cake from Mon Petit Four</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.mission-food.com/2013/01/sweet-paris-tarte-aux-pommes-and.html">25. Tarte aux Pommes and Chocolat Chaud from Mission: Food</a></b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-28306181621126478982015-06-19T09:07:00.003-04:002015-06-19T09:07:48.286-04:00Summer Weekend Kick Off: Top 5 Recipes to Make This SummerSummer officially starts this weekend, and aside from the warm weather, beach days, and cookouts, summer also brings a whole new season of produce and herbs! Take advantage of the fresh vegetables and fruits and try some (or all) of these recipes below!<br />
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<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/06/mac-nut-slaw-hawaiian-cole-slaw-recipe.html" style="font-weight: bold;">1.) Mac Nut Slaw (Hawaiian Cole Slaw)</a> - Jazz up your summer side dishes with this tasty and fruity cole slaw inspired by Hawaii! Macadamia nuts and pineapple are found in abundance in Hawaii, and fortunately on the mainland, they are in season here too!<br />
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<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/new-england-seafood-boil.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">2.) New England Seafood Boil</a> - A classic in New England, this dish is very versatile and you can add or remove any ingredients that you like! Want to add mussels or lobster? Go ahead! This simple dish takes no time to put together and is a one pot meal!<br />
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<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/01/orange-scones.html" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">3.) Orange Scones</a> - Scones are a favorite in our household, but jazz them up with this light and fruity flavor this summer! Great for breakfast or brunch!<br />
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<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/02/daring-bakers-challenge-crisp-crackers.html" style="font-weight: bold;">4.) Freshly "Herbed" Flat Bread</a> - Fresh herbs are in abundance this time of year, and they are so easy to grow yourself! Put some of those herbs to use and try this crispy flat bread that can be eaten plain as an appetizer or dipped in some olive oil.<br />
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<b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-taste-of-tradition-zucchini-bread.html">5.) Zucchini Bread</a> </b>- Zucchini is not just for use as a side dish! If you like banana bread, than this tasty treat is for you! Is it breakfast, a snack, or dessert?? Enjoy any time of day!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-76828675739470866692015-06-11T12:00:00.000-04:002015-06-11T12:00:00.266-04:00Mac Nut Slaw (Hawaiian Cole Slaw) RecipeThis week's Food Network summer soiree theme is slaw! Slaw is a staple side dish in the summer, especially when eating fish. However, slaw doesn't have to be the sad, steeping in a pool of mayo, side dish that many think it to be! There are so many variations of slaw that you can make to help jazz up the dish, but in honor of our recent stay in Hawaii, we'll be recreating the Mac Nut Slaw!<br />
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-5 cups shredded red and green cabbage</div>
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-1 cup diced pineapple (plus extra if you really like pineapple)</div>
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-1 red onion, sliced</div>
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-1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)</div>
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-1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)</div>
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-3/4 cup toasted and crushed macadamia nuts</div>
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-3 tablespoons soy sauce</div>
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-2 tablespoons honey or agave</div>
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-1 to 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger (add your preferred amount if you like more or less - fresh ginger is much stronger than powdered)</div>
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-1/4 cup sesame seed oil</div>
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Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat. Serve as a side dish or all on its own! Enjoy!<br />
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If you are intrigued by this Hawaiian dish and want to learn more about Hawaiian food and what to do, then check out these posts here: <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html">Where to Eat, Where to Stay, and What to do in Hawaii!</a></b><br />
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<strong style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Feed Me Phoebe: </span></strong><a href="http://feedmephoebe.com/2015/06/meatless-monday-asian-braised-red-cabbage-slaw-with-black-rice-arugula-and-avocado" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Asian Braised Cabbage Slaw with Black Rice and Arugula</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">The Heritage Cook:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://theheritagecook.com/crunchy-gluten-free-red-and-green-slaw" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Gluten-Free Red and Green Slaw</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Creative Culinary:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://creative-culinary.com/coleslaw-warm-bacon-dressing" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Coleslaw with Warm Bacon Dressing</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Healthy Eats:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2015/06/11/7-healthy-slaws-for-every-palate/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">7 Healthy Slaws for Every Palate</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Virtually Homemade:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.virtuallyhomemade.com/2015/06/easy-asian-slaw-with-roasted-chicken.html" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Easy Asian Slaw with Roasted Chicken</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Napa Farmhouse 1885:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-best-slaw-recipes.html" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">The Best Slaw Recipes</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Taste with the Eyes:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=38898" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Fancy Fennel and Cabbage Slaw with Bacon, Egg, Peas</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">The Cultural Dish:</span></strong></span><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/06/mac-nut-slaw-hawaiian-cole-slaw.html" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Mac Nut Slaw (Hawaiian Cole Slaw)</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Weelicious:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://weelicious.com/2014/05/29/asian-slaw/" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Asian Slaw</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">Homemade Delish:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://homemadedelish.com/2015/06/11/jalapeno-and-peach-slaw" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; 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With the unofficial start of summer and the warm weather coming our way, we all still want to indulge in dessert now and then! But with the heat rising, try one of these "lighter" and more summery dessert recipes! </div>
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The perk of this bad boy is that it can be enjoyed as breakfast too!<br />
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With the abundance of fresh blueberries, you'll want to make several of these crumbles! The smell of the bubbling juice will fill your home and comfort you. </div>
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An oldie but a goodie! Sometimes you just need a fresh chocolate chip cookie!<br />
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Just like blueberries, rhubarb makes a grand entry in the summer, so stalk up at the store and create this decadent dessert! </div>
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It is with sadness that I begin this post, because it means that I am at the end of writing about how wonderful our trip to Hawaii was! Don't worry though, expect to see some Hawaiian themed dishes in the near future! If you have not read the other posts, check out <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html"><b>Where to Eat in Hawaii</b></a> and <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/hawaii-where-to-stay.html"><b>Where to Stay in Hawaii.</b></a></div>
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Let's get to the point: there is a lot to do and see in Hawaii! However, there is a lot of relaxation to be had when you are surrounded by such beauty, so be sure to not overstretch yourself and give yourself enough time to both relax and have an adventure! So without further ado, here is what you should consider doing in Hawaii:</div>
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As someone who is terrified of flying, I have never felt so at ease in the air as I did on the helicopter. Something about being able to sit with the pilot and see what he sees is very calming. We used <a href="http://www.bluehawaiian.com/"><b>Blue Hawaiian</b></a> (they are on Big Island, Kauai, Maui, and Oahu) and would/will absolutely use them again! However, be forewarned that doing a helicopter tour is not cheap! This is definitely a splurge item, but it is one that I would personally splurge on over and over again. So many tours and excursions can last for hours and eat up your entire day! The helicopter tour is just 45 minutes to an hour, and are able to see views and landscapes that you otherwise would not be able to enjoy. The best part is that the pilots fly you into waterfalls and even over the volcano (in Maui). </div>
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<i> Our trusty pilot, Rob! Flying into the landscape of Maui!</i></div>
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You do not need to be a seasoned hiker, an athlete, or any type of active person to hike Diamond Head! Trust me, I was actually surprised at how many people were heading up there. Some people even in jeans or dressed to go out on the town! It is easy, but I would not recommend wearing jeans at all! Please wear workout clothes and/or comfortable gear that you can sweat in! It is Hawaii and you are still walking uphill, so you will sweat and possibly pant a little on the way! As long as you have a cold water and maybe a snack or two, you will be fine! Oh, and don't forget the sunscreen and camera! </div>
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<i>View of Diamond Head</i></div>
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<i>View of Honolulu from the top of Diamond Head and students who were on a field trip! Yes, that's right. A class was hiking Diamond Head and conducting a scavenger hunt along the way!</i></div>
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Never surfed before? No problem! You can find a surf shack and lessons on practically every corner! Why not give it a go? It's okay if you are scared - being in Hawaii is the time to get loose and try something new! We have never surfed before in our lives, and we actually got up every time! If you are in Maui, stop by the <a href="http://www.surfshackmaui.com/"><b>Surf Shack</b></a> in Kihei, request Kyle (yes, he looks how you think a surfer in Hawaii would look), and go for a lesson! </div>
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If you are truly worried about surfing or just want to try something else, then go paddle boarding (also offered through Surf Shack)! However, be warned that there are typically many more people who take a paddle boarding lesson, so it can get a little busy and hectic out there! </div>
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Keeping with the water theme, make sure you go snorkeling! Molokini is a beautiful spot to go snorkeling and offers some of the clearest views! Since Molokini is a crater out in the ocean, you will need to sign up for a tour to get out there. There are endless tours offered daily, many of which provide food and drinks and can last up to 5 or 7 hours. However, since we snorkle a lot, we just wanted a shorter trip out to the crater and back, so we signed up for the Molokini Express offered through the <a href="http://www.pacificwhale.org/"><b>Pacific Whale Foundation!</b></a> They do offer longer tours as well, so be sure to check them out (they also have more reasonable prices, although all of the tours can get pricey)! </div>
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Snorkeling off of Black Rock and any of the beaches is also another option. Many surf shops and hotels let you rent snorkel gear so you can go out on your own. The downside is that you may not see as much and you are alone, so please do not go if you are not comfortable swimming! However, the upside is that you are very likely to see sea turtles! They are a beautiful creature, but be mindful not to touch them! They are not harmful creatures at all, but it is illegal to touch them as they are easily stressed and can get very sick. </div>
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<b><u>6.) Eat Local Hawaiian Food</u></b></div>
You can read more about this on my post that is dedicated to where to eat in Hawaii <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html"><b>here.</b></a> The bottom line, don't be afraid to stray from your hotel or condo and try local cuisine. Plus, eating at the hotels can get quite expensive!<br />
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Must try items are Poi, Poke, and Haupia! And of course, you cannot go to Hawaii without having a Pina Colada! Just trust me on this one.<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/aperol-spritz.html">1.) Aperol Spritz</a></u></b><br />
An all time favorite! It is so easy to make and will offer guests an alternative cocktail option!<br />
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Another cocktail alternative. You can pre-make a large batch of the alcohol mix and then slice up a bunch of fruit and let guests pour their own drinks and top with their own preferred garnishes!<br />
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Make a double batch! Seriously, this is always the first thing to go at any party or cookout I have attended, and I am always kicking myself for not making more! Even people who claim to not like toffee or green apples have devoured this! Plus, it's so easy and quick to make the night before, so why not make extra?<br />
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Excuse the photo, but just like the toffee dip, these bites go quick! They are made with cream cheese and crescent roll dough (yum!), so it is easy to see why they disappear! Fair warning - the only thing "healthy" about these bites is that you get some veggies in! <i>Please note, this link contains other recipes, so just scroll down for the vegetable bites. </i></div>
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One of the most important items at any party or cookout is dessert (aside from great drinks of course)! Make a batch of these lemon squares the night before and you will have plenty of lemony goodness to serve your guests! <i>Please note, if making the night before, wait until you are ready to serve to sprinkle with confectioners sugar. </i></div>
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With raspberries in mind, I turned to my all time favorite summer guilty pleasure - ice cream! There is just one problem - I cannot have too much dairy and I do like to try and keep things on the healthier side. As a result, I concocted a healthier version of raspberry ice cream without sacrificing flavor!<br />
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Don't have an ice cream maker? Not to worry! Neither do I! All you will need for this recipe is a blender, a bowl to store your ice cream in, and a freezer! Oh, and a spoon... lots of spoons to dig in!<br />
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-1 1/2 cups Driscoll's Raspberries, plus more for topping<br />
-1 13.5 oz can of cold Coconut Milk (make sure it has chilled in the fridge since it is typically sold warm in the baking aisle of your local grocery store)<br />
-1/4 cup agave nectar or honey (I prefer light agave, but use your favorite sweetener)<br />
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
-Pinch of salt<br />
-Coconut flakes (optional)<br />
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Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the liquid mixture into a bowl and mix in an additional handful of raspberries if desired. This will just give you some whole raspberry pieces when eating.<br />
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Cover and place the bowl of raspberry mixture in the freezer and let set for at least 10-12 hours. You can also make this the night before so it s ready for after dinner the following evening. Once chilled, scoop some ice cream into a bowl, top with additional raspberries, and dig in! Or, if you are like me, you'll just end up eating it straight out of the bowl! Enjoy! Please note, this ice cream is not as thick as typical ice cream, so it will feel more like a sorbet. You can let the ice cream soften for a few minutes out of the freezer to get a creamier texture.<br />
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This ice cream is also great served chilled like a mousse! Just place the mixture in the refrigerator and let chill for a couple of hours. In the mood for a sweet smoothie? Just pour mixture right from the blender into a glass and you are good to go!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-47976568735613727362015-05-14T16:02:00.003-04:002015-05-14T16:02:21.791-04:00Hawaii: Where to StayIn last weeks post, we talked about the <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html"><b>places you should eat when visiting Hawaii</b></a>, specifically Oahu and Maui. This week, we'll talk about where you should stay!<br />
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<b><u>1.) Waikiki Beach, Honolulu</u></b><br />
When visiting Honolulu, many people think of Waikiki Beach. Yes, it is touristy. Yes, it is a city. Yes, it can be hectic and not the beach oasis you may have dreamt of. But it's real! Unlike Maui, you will see many more native Hawaiians in this area, and if you actually want to see and visit Hawaii, than this is a plus! There are also an array of hotels right on Waikiki Beach that are much more "affordable" than on some of the other islands. <br />
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Since we are Marriott members, we usually always stay at a Marriott. Now, this is in no way an endorsement for Marriott, because we have had our own issues with them. However, Marriott overall can be a great experience, and the<b> <a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hnlmc-waikiki-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/">Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa</a></b> was one! The hotel is a little outdated and is currently undergoing renovations, but for the price and location, they could not be beat! Their staff was also surprisingly helpful and kind upon arrival, and we were fortunate enough to have our room upgraded with a beautiful view of the ocean and diamond head. We had originally only paid for a city room view, so you can take your chances with this, but please do not go in expecting an upgrade!<br />
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Again, the main reason to stay here is location, location, location! You are central to Diamond Head and many restaurants and shops. And if you did not see the last post on where to eat on Hawaii, you will be walking distance to a local favorite - <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html">Ono's. You can read more about Ono's and other restaurants here.</a></b><br />
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<i>A final note: We did not make it to the north shore, but given the location and cost of staying and eating in Hawaii (be forewarned, it is not cheap), I would recommend that you look into staying at B&B's and/or a condo when visiting other locations outside of Honolulu. </i><br />
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<b><u>2.) Wailea Beach/Kihei, Maui</u></b><br />
If you want to be where the action is, but not surrounded by families, than Wailea Beach is for you! You will be on a relaxing beach, but also next to the town of Kihei where there are several dining and shopping options, and activities to sign up for.<br />
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Yes, there are still families there, but not nearly as much as you will find further up the road in Lahaina. Wailea is more of a couples escape and romantic honeymoon destination. There is an entire strip of hotels all next to one another on an accessible from a beach path. On the path you will find:<br />
<b><a href="http://www.grandwailea.com/">The Grand Wailea</a></b><br />
<a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/hnmmc-wailea-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/"><b>Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa</b></a><br />
<a href="http://maui.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html"><b>Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort</b></a><br />
<b><a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/maui/">The Four Seasons Maui at Wailea</a></b><br />
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All of these hotels have their pros and cons, but the Marriott rooms appeared to be the nicest. You would not think that based on the outside, because it is a little outdated (they are supposedly going to be renovating within the next year), but their rooms really give you that "I am in Hawaii" feel.<br />
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A fair warning: if you are going to Hawaii on your honeymoon or for a romantic and relaxing escape, than you may not want to stay at the Grand Wailea. It is a beautiful hotel, but it is where you take your children. They have tons of activities for kids, face paintings tents, water slides, and more - but that is what can make the hotel feel a little hectic as a couple. On the other hand, if you are planning to take your family, than the Grand Wailea is the place for you - other wise your children will be bored out of their minds at another hotel!<br />
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Lastly, although hotels may be common in Wailea, consider renting a condo. Hotels in Maui are very expensive, and then the food is even more expensive! By renting a condo, you can save more money since you will be able to grocery shop and cook some of your own meals versus eating every meal out.<br />
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<b><u>3.) Lahaina</u></b><br />
When you enter where the hotels are in Lahaina, it will feel like you are in a mirror image of Wailea. Just like Wailea, there is a strip of hotels with a beach path connecting them all, making it very accessible for dining and shopping. However, the largest difference is that Lahaina is the place where families stay! Unlike Wailea where families tend to stay exclusively at the Grand Wailea, Lahaina is a haven for parents and their children. This creates more of a fun and exciting atmosphere for your kids and they will be less likely to get bored!<br />
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<b><u>4.) Paia</u></b><br />
Known for it's famous restaurant (<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html">and one of my top recommendations here</a>), Mama's House, Paia is what the locals call a "hippie town." It is a quaint little area with boutique shops and eateries, but not many visitors actually stay in the area. If you stay here, you will want to look into a B&B/Inn, or renting a home.<br />
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<b><u>5.) Hana</u></b><br />
For the ultimate "off the grid" getaway, take a trip to Hana! Separated from the rest of Maui, Hana is truly an island oasis. It is not very developed, but there are "hotels" and lodges where you can stay. The beauty of Hana is that because if its seclusion, it captures the nature and beauty of Hawaii. So if hiking under bamboo forests and swimming in waterfalls are your thing, then Hana is the place for you!<br />
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This post will be the first of three - <u><b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/where-to-eat-in-hawaii-top-ten.html">Where to Eat</a></b></u>, <u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/hawaii-where-to-stay.html"><b>Where to Stay</b></a></u>, <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/05/top-ten-things-to-do-in-hawaii.html"><b>What to Do</b></a>.<br />
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Naturally, since the food is just so delicious and there are so many wonderful eateries, I forgot to take some photos at many of the places where we ate (or I remembered after the food had been devoured) - oops! This post does not cover all of the restaurants at which we dined, but rather, it highlights our top local and highly recommended places to eat.<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://onohawaiianfoods.com/">1.) Ono Hawaiian Foods</a></u></b> - Do yourself a favor, go to Honolulu, and eat at Ono's. Go home. Wake up. Go back to eat at Ono's again!<br />
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This is my absolute number one recommendation for anyone looking for real, authentic, Hawaiian food. However, be forewarned: Ono's does not look that attractive on the outside, nor does the street it is on. The inside is covered with wood paneling and has probably not been updated since it opened! However, the walls are covered with pictures of famous people who have eaten there, and the old style atmosphere just adds to the wonderful experience that you will have. <br />
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The staff at Ono's are so kind, will explain the menu to you, and they may even let you have samples before ordering! The waitress that served our table reminded me of my Italian grandmother. She just threw the food down (even seasoned it for us), "taught" us how to eat the meal, and then basically told us to mangia!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.leonardshawaii.com/" style="text-decoration: underline;">2.) Leonard's Bakery</a> - </b>After you have indulged at Ono's, take a short walk down the street (couple of blocks or so) to Leonard's! Order a Malasada or Malasada Puff, and you will receive a warm and buttery, melt-in-your-mouth-holy-crap-so-delicious, treat! Forewarning: I knew that I wanted a Malasada puff, because those are filled with a pastry cream (i.e. haupia, mango, macadamia nut, etc), but I thought that they were smaller in size compared to the regular Malasada. Well, I was wrong! They are just as large as a normal sized donut, so do not feel that you have to buy twenty of them, like the person in front of us did!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kiheicaffe.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">3.) Kihei Caffe</a> - If you are visiting Maui, you will notice that the hotels and resorts are all clumped together and separated from the towns. This makes eating in Maui a bit difficult and very expensive if you do not have a rental car (so please do yourself a favor and get the rental car - it's worth it. Breakfast buffets alone are around $30/per person). <br />
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Since we like to wander off and explore the areas we are staying in, we found Kihei Caffe and ended up going back a couple of times for breakfast! Do not be alarmed if you see a huge line and nowhere to sit! They move very quickly at the caffe and manage to keep a great flow. You will order inside first and then sit outside under a covered patio. Oh, and their portions are huge! The first time we went, I ordered the veggie scramble and then decided to also order the papaya with granola and yogurt, thinking that just the scramble would not be enough. Needless to say, I was wrong. It was a struggle to finish the scramble alone, but so worth the effort!<br />
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<i>Little note: Hopefully you do not mind chickens! They run around under the tables and hang out with you at Kihei Caffe! It's pretty cute and funny. </i><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.mamasfishhouse.com/">4.) Mama's Fish House</a></u></b> - This one may not be much of a secret as it is one of the top rated seafood restaurants in the states. However, this restaurant is a must! It is like a right of passage for staying in Maui! Yes, it is pretty pricey, and if you drink, you could end up being in the $200 - $300 range, but again, it's a wonderful dining experience. <br />
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What is most impressive about Mama's, is not just the food, drink, or view (such an amazing view), but the staff. Everyone down to the guys running around filling your water glasses are so enthusiastic and seem to genuinely love where they work. This is certainly impressive as working at a restaurant can be tough and frustrating at times, so it was really refreshing to see a group of people who truly seemed happy and thankful.<br />
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<i>Note: You will need to make reservations at least three weeks in advance if you want something later than 5pm. Try to sit before sunset so that you can watch the sky change as you eat. </i><br />
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Wow Wow is a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch since the Acai Bowls are so large and filling, or you could always just pop in for a lemonade or juice. Tell them I said hi! I think I managed to become a "regular" in the 10 days I was there.<br />
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<a href="http://threesbarandgrill.com/" style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">6.) Three's Bar and Grill</a> - If you want to go to a more laid back place for dinner where many of the locals dine, then Three's is the place for you! It is by no means a fancy restaurant, nor does it serve gourmet food; however, it is a relaxing environment with friendly staff and tasty meals that are not $50 per entree! We went here a few times to try out some different menu items, because they are a Hawaiian, Southwestern, and Pacific Rim restaurant! Get it, three different types of cuisines... threes..? It was also founded by three surfer friends!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sanseihawaii.com/" style="text-decoration: underline;">7.) Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar</a> - </b>Finding sushi in Hawaii is very easy! However, if you ask many of the locals, they all say that you should visit Sansei while you are in Hawaii. Although we live in New England and are quite spoiled with our seafood and sushi, Sansei definitely hit the mark on satisfying our sushi tooth!<br />
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<i>Sansei does get quite busy, so reservations are highly recommended at least a day or two in advance. </i><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.dlishdrivethru.com/">8.) D'Lish Healthy on the Go</a></u></b> - for healthy breakfast, lunch, and smoothies. Sometimes you just need a break from heavier foods!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://www.joysplacemauihawaii.com/">9.) Joy's Place</a></u></b> - another great option for a healthy lunch. Joys serves all kinds of wraps and juices, and you can even have your sandwiches made on a collard green wrap if you are feeling extra healthy!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://m.mainstreethub.com/migrantmaui">10.) Migrant </a></u></b>- Located at the Marriott Wailea resort, Migrant is a fun place that serves up some very creative entrees! If you are looking for an ahi that is coated in a nut crust and served with pineapple salsa and some exotic sauce, than Migrant is for you! My one complaint would be that on some of the dishes, they just went a little too crazy on the sauces. Yes, the sauces were very tasty, but one of my meals came with five different sauces that I forgot what half of them were! Sometimes simple is okay.<br />
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<i>Please note: These restaurants <u>did not</u> ask me to write a review - this is my honest opinion. Additionally, we were only on Oahu and Maui, so there may be other great restaurants that were left out.... until our next trip! </i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-45568894169477466882015-04-23T12:00:00.000-04:002015-04-23T12:00:00.869-04:00Three Quick and Easy Salad Recipes Often times we are on the go and need something quick to eat or put together. Salads are an easy choice, but often times, we just throw in some lettuce, tomatoes, maybe some cucumbers and carrots, and some dressing - gets a little boring, right? For a quick meal when you are on the go or are rushed to get something healthy on the dinner table, try these three recipes below:<br />
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<b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/05/arugula-salad-with-beets-and-goat-cheese.html">1.) Arugula Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/04/caprese-salad.html">2.) Caprese Salad</a></b><br />
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<b>1.) </b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"><b><span id="goog_691974650"></span>Lemon Risotto</b><span id="goog_691974651"></span></a><br />
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<b>2.)<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/swordfish-with-bearnaise-and-asparagus.html"> Asparagus Risotto</a></b><br />
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<b>3.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/11/thanksgiving-sides-pumpkin-risotto.html">Pumpkin Risotto</a></b><br />
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background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://jeanetteshealthyliving.com/2015/04/indian-spiced-quinoa-pilaf-with-peas.html" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas</span></a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-color: white;">The Heritage Cook:</span></strong><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span><a href="http://theheritagecook.com/white-and-wild-rice-pilaf-sensationalsides" style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; 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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-83592402317675881512015-04-09T12:00:00.000-04:002015-04-09T15:27:05.750-04:00Asparagus Milanese RecipeFor this weeks #SensationalSides post on the Food Network Blog, FN Dish, we are cooking up a spring produce staple - Asparagus!<br />
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Asparagus can be roasted, boiled, grilled, wrapped in bacon, topped with cheese, fried, chopped in sushi and risotto, and prepared a number of other ways! However, if you are looking for something that is simple, yet elegant, and just a little different, than you will want to try this Asparagus Milanese Recipe!<br />
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Asparagus Milanese is simply asparagus topped with an egg. So what makes it Milanese? Butter! That's right. Butter. Asparagus is typically prepared with olive oil, but by drizzling it with melted butter and frying the egg in a pool of butter, makes this beautiful dish go from being "asparagus with an egg" to Asparagus Milanese! Sounds a lot fancier, right? Well as fancy as the dish may sound, it can be whipped up in under 10 minutes and ready to serve for dinner, lunch, or brunch!<br />
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-1 bunch (approx. 1lb) of asparagus, with tough ends snapped off<br />
-4 large eggs<br />
-4 to 6 tablespoons butter, unsalted<br />
-Salt and pepper for seasoning<br />
-Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for sprinkling<br />
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Fill a medium sized pan with water and bring to a boil (you do not need a giant pot for this). Toss in the asparagus and cook for 4 minutes. Drain the asparagus and divide evenly among four plates (you can cut this recipe down easily). Season with a little salt and pepper and parmaigiano-reggiano, and set aside.<br />
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In the same pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter on medium heat. You may end up using the additional two tablespoons of butter if it absorbs quickly or burns up in the heat. It is important to not have your heat too high though so that the eggs can cook evenly. Once the butter has melted, crack the eggs open into the pan and cook until the whites are firm and no longer translucent, but the yolk is still liquid (about 2 - 3 minutes).<br />
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Place one egg on top of each asparagus bundle. Sprinkle with a little more cheese if desired and spoon some of the remaining butter atop each asparagus and egg bundle. Serve immediately and enjoy!<br />
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For more great Asparagus recipes, check out our <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/02/italian-style-flank-steak-asparagus.html">Roasted Asparagus Recipe</a>, <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/swordfish-with-bearnaise-and-asparagus.html">Asparagus-Lemon Risotto Recipe</a>, and these others below:<br />
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background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Dishing with Divya:</span></strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://dishingwithdivya.blogspot.com/2015/02/mock-guacamole-with-asparagus.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mock Guacamole with Asparagus</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Asparagus Spinach Coconut Soup</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Creative Culinary:</span></strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/2015/04/spicy-roasted-asparagus-leek-soup.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Spicy Roasted Asparagus & Leek Soup</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Swing Eats:</span></strong><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://swingeats.blogspot.com/2015/04/roasted-fingerling-potatoes-and.html" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Asparagus with Rosemary</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; 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font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">The Wimpy Vegetarian: </span></strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://thewimpyvegetarian.com/2015/04/asparagus-carbonara-with-garlic-crumbs/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Asparagus Carbonara with Garlic Crumbs</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">Taste with the Eyes:</span></strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://www.tastewiththeeyes.com/?p=38174" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Savory Matzo Brei with Asparagus and Smoked Salmon</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">The Mom 100:</span></strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><a href="http://www.themom100.com/?p=5344&preview=true" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;">It's Simple Roasted Asparagus with Shallots and Parmesan</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><strong><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Georgia, serif;">FN Dish: </span></strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-61372462235478601322015-04-07T10:30:00.004-04:002015-04-09T09:14:19.695-04:00Vegas Vegan Recipe: Polenta Cake with Mushroom Ragout and Sweet Pea Sauce Starting at the ripe old age of 7, my grandparents began taking me to Vegas every year as a little family vacation. Yes, Vegas. At seven. Now before you get all confused and wonder what the heck a 7 year-old could do in Vegas, let me tell you, I did a lot! In fact, I am actually quite thankful that I went to Vegas as a youngin' because it allowed me to experience all that there is to do and eat!<br />
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From endless buffets to gourmet restaurants, and from magic shows to volcano's erupting, Vegas creates an amazing new world for all to enjoy! Now, although casinos, cocktails, pool parties, and all you can eat buffets may be the first things that come to mind when you hear the word "Vegas", Vegas has grown beyond that, with countless activities for kids, and an array of restaurants that have a little something for everyone - and one of those restaurants is Tableau at the <a href="http://www.vegas.com/resorts/wynn/">Wynn Resort.</a><br />
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Tableau offers a vegan menu with several delicious options, that when I was asked to bring Vegas into my own kitchen by recreating one of their dishes, I was so torn on which dish to make! Check out the menu below to see all of the deliciousness that they offer:<br />
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This recipe has three separate parts, and all items can be made ahead of time, especially the polenta! This meal will look so beautiful and make your mouth water. Oh, and your family will love you for bringing Vegas to them!<br />
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<i>Polenta Cake with Mushroom Ragout and Sweet Pea Sauce</i></div>
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<u>For the Polenta:</u></div>
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-3 cups water</div>
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-Salt for seasoning</div>
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-Thyme for seasoning </div>
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-1 cup coarse polenta</div>
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-1/4 cup mascarpone </div>
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-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature</div>
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-Olive oil for cooking/crisping<br />
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<u>For the Mushroom Ragout:</u></div>
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-2 tablespoons olive oil</div>
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-1 large onion, chopped</div>
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-2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 to 1 /2 teaspoons)</div>
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-1 pound mushrooms (can use cremini, shiitake, white button, or use a blend)</div>
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-Salt and pepper to taste</div>
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-Sprinkle of thyme or a sprig of fresh thyme </div>
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-1/2 cup white wine </div>
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-1 cup chicken broth </div>
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-1/3 cup heavy cream </div>
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-1/4 cup parsley, chopped</div>
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-1/4 cup Parmesan cheese</div>
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-Approx. 1 1/2 cups of sweet peas (or one 12oz bag)</div>
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-1/2 cup chicken broth</div>
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-1/4 cup mascarpone cheese</div>
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-Salt and pepper to taste</div>
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<u>Directions:</u></div>
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For the polenta, place the water, salt and thyme in a medium to large skillet (thyme is used in this recipe to add flavor and pairs well with the mushrooms). Make sure you put in at least a teaspoon of salt to start, but you may need more later, as the polenta can soak up a lot of the flavor! </div>
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Once the water comes to a boil, whisk in the cup of polenta and continue to whisk until it is all incorporated. Then, switch to a wooden spoon and stir every couple of minutes so that the polenta does not stick to the pan. You will need to cook the polenta for about 20 - 30 minutes, or until it no longer tastes mealy and is very thick. Throughout the cooking process, be sure to taste test the polenta to see if you need to add more salt or if it is still mealy. You may need to add in a little more water if it is still too mealy, and continue to cook. </div>
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Once the polenta is to your liking and tastes smooth, lightly grease an 8x8 or 7x7 dish, and pour the polenta into the dish. Smooth out the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. </div>
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While the polenta is setting, prepare your mushroom ragout. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat with the olive oil, and saute the onions and garlic for a few minutes. Toss in the mushrooms and season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for a few minutes and allow the mushrooms to "sweat." Add in the wine and cook until the wine reduces. Once the wine has reduced, turn the heat down to a simmer and add the chicken broth and cook until it has reduced to about half (about 20 minutes). After the chicken broth has reduced down, stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Remove from heat and set aside. </div>
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To prepare your sweet pea sauce, heat a skillet (you can use the same one you used to make the polenta), and pour in the peas and chicken broth. Heat until the chicken broth begins to boil and then transfer the peas and broth to a food processor or blender. Season with a little salt and pepper, add the mascarpone, and then blend until all of the ingredients are combined and you have a nice creamy pea sauce. Set aside. </div>
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Remove the polenta from the fridge and cut into desired shapes. To get the circles, I used a biscuit cutter, but you can cut into squares, triangles, etc. Heat a skillet with a little oil, and cook the polenta until they are lightly golden on each side (about 2 minutes per side). This helps to give the polenta a little crisp, but you can skip this step all together if you prefer. Just make sure you warm your polenta cakes if they have cooled too much in the fridge. </div>
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To serve, pour a little pea sauce on a plate, place a polenta cake on top of the sauce, and then top the cake with a scoop of the mushroom ragout. You can add a little more sweet pea sauce on top if desired. No matter how you decide to plate your creation, have fun, dig in, and enjoy!</div>
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To find more recipe creations from Vegas, use and search the hashtag #myvegasrecipe to see what others are cooking up!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-50785565441999322872015-04-02T12:00:00.000-04:002015-04-02T12:00:02.834-04:00Recipe: Italian Easter Egg Bread!Spring has finally sprung and Easter is right around the corner! That means that it is time to bake my favorite family treat - Italian Easter Egg Bread.<br />
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Everything about this bread is wonderful! From the way it smells while baking to the festiveness of the bright colors, this bread always pleases. It is also a great treat for the family, as you can make smaller individual loaves or form the dough into one large braid or nest for your family to pull apart! Oh, and it tastes so light and fluffy with a hint of buttery sweetness! Yum!<br />
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This year is extra special too - I was invited to participate in an Easter baked-goods recipe contest from Country Crock butter! Therefore, I was able to make this bread with their butter and use it as a spread. It did not disappoint! The best part is, when I made the bread, my husband did not even notice the difference, even though he claimed he would! If you are interested in seeing what other Easter recipes are using Country Crock, look for the hashtag #WhenWeBake.<br />
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<i>Italian Easter Egg Bread</i></div>
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-1/2 cup (1 stick) Original Country Crock butter<br />
-1 1/4 cup whole milk (in a real pinch, I have used Almond Milk before and it turns out just as wonderful)<br />
-1 package active dry yeast<br />
-2 eggs, beaten<br />
-1/2 cup sugar<br />
-Pinch of salt<br />
-About 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
-1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water for egg wash<br />
-6 dyed eggs for decorating*<br />
-Sprinkles for decorating<br />
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<i>*Please note: You do not need to boil the eggs since they will cook in the oven. Just carefully raw dye the eggs so they do not crack. </i><br />
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the milk to the melted butter and scald. Allow the milk and butter mixture to cool for a few minutes. <br />
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Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, stir together the yeast, 2 eggs beaten, sugar, and salt. Slowly pour a little of the milk and butter mixture into the bowl and mix quickly to ensure that the eggs do not cook. Pour in the rest of the milk and butter mixture until all ingredients are combined.<br />
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Next, add half of the flour (2 cups). Keep adding the flour a little at a time until the dough forms into a ball and is no longer sticky (it is best to not pour in all of the flour at once since sometimes you end up using a little less or a little more then 4 1/2 cups of flour).<br />
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On a lightly floured surface, knead and punch down the dough until you can form it into smooth round ball. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let sit in a warm spot until doubled, about 45 minutes to an hour. I typically place the bowl on top of my oven and turn my surface light on because it helps the dough to stay warm and rise. <br />
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Once the dough has risen, place it on a lightly floured surface and knead and punch it down again. <br />
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To make the individual loaves pictured, roll the dough out into a log shape, and cut the dough into 12 pieces (see picture below – it helps to mark the dough with a knife so you can get 12 even pieces). Roll out each piece into its own long strand roughly 12-14 inches long. Taking two pieces of rolled out dough at a time, pinch the ends of the dough together and twist the strands together. Loop into a circle and pinch the dough to connect the ends. <br />
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<i>Mark with a knife and cut into 12 pieces </i></div>
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If you just want to make one large braided loaf, then just cut the dough in half and roll out each piece and twist together just like you would for the smaller loaves. Don't be afraid to have fun and get creative with this!<br />
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When the 6 loaves of braided bread are finished, place them on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover, and let sit in a warm place to rise for about another 45 minutes. While you are waiting, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.<br />
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Once the dough has risen again, brush the loaves with the egg wash and coat with colored sprinkles if you wish. Then, carefully place an egg in the middle of each of the loaves.<br />
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<i>Decorated loaves before going into the oven</i></div>
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Place the loaves in a 350 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool slightly and then serve! These breads are best when eaten warm out of the oven with some soft butter, or you can crack open the egg in the center and dunk the bread in the yolk! Just please note, if you do not eat the bread right away, then please do not eat the egg, as it will have gone bad.<br />
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<i>Fresh out of the oven!</i></div>
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<i>The butter melted beautifully on the bread.. mmm</i></div>
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Buona Pasqua!<br />
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<b>1.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/pimms-cup.html">Pimm's No. 1 Cup</a> - </b>Just because it's spring doesn't mean you have to put down the beer, but opt for this refreshing cocktail that you can enjoy on a warm day (or to make you think it is warm on a cold day)!<br />
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<b>2.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/05/arugula-salad-with-beets-and-goat-cheese.html">Beet and Arugula Salad</a> - </b>Throw this together in five minutes, add a protein if you wish, and dinner is a go!<br />
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<b>3.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/04/caprese-salad.html">Caprese Salad</a> - </b>A classic salad for lunch or an appetizer<br />
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<b>4.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/03/recipe-broken-down-stuffed-pepper.html" style="text-decoration: underline;">Broken Down Stuffed Pepper</a> - </b>A weekly dinner in our household! This one pot meal can be made in a crock pot too!<br />
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<b>5.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/10/cauliflower-and-leek-soup.html">Cauliflower and Leek Soup</a> - </b>Okay, it's a soup, but it is a light and refreshing soup that helps you get your dose of veggies!<br />
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<b>8.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/01/mini-eggplant-pizzas.html">Mini Eggplant Pizzas</a> - </b>Get the kids involved for this one! It is just like assembling a pizza, only you get to have your veggies by using the eggplant as a base.<br />
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<b>9.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-taste-of-tradition-pasta-goo-gootz.html">Pasta Goo-Gootz</a> - </b>Another warm-weather favorite in our house! You may not think of pasta as being "light," but opt for vegetables and fresh tomatoes over heavy red and meat sauces. This is also our go-to meal before a road race!<br />
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<b>10.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/11/roasted-brussels-sprouts-three-ways.html">Roasted Brussels Sprouts</a> - </b>Great side dish to complement any meal! This post highlights three different ways that you can jazz up your brussels sprouts for your next meal.<br />
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<b>BONUS: <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/rhubarb-crumble-with-creme-anglaise.html">Rhubarb Crumble</a></b> - Because you can't not have dessert! With Rhubarb starting to make an appearance again in markets, rather than going for an ultra rich chocolate dessert or cake, try this fruity crumble that will satisfy your sweet tooth!<br />
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<i>Don't forget to check out our <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/03/recipe-roundup-top-recipes-to-make-for.html">Easter Recipe Roundup</a> </b>featuring our favorite recipes from the web. You'll have plenty of inspiration for the holiday this weekend! </i><br />
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To start, our top favorites from this site are the <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/10/daring-bakers-povitica.html">Povitica Bread</a></b> and <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/04/recipe-italian-easter-egg-bread.html">Italian Easter Egg Bread!</a> </b>The <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/10/daring-bakers-povitica.html">Povitica</a> </b>is an Eastern European dessert bread, and although it has many steps, it is actually not as scary as it seems. The end result is worth the work! The bread is so beautiful and decadent that your guests will think you purchased it from a bakery!<br />
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This <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/04/recipe-italian-easter-egg-bread.html">Easter Egg Bread</a></b> is a family favorite and Italian tradition! If you eat the bread right away, you can crack the egg open and dunk the bread in the yolk. However, if you do not eat the bread right out of the oven, then please just leave the egg to be decorative! <br />
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<b><a href="http://fullbellysisters.blogspot.com/2015/03/un-deviled-eggs-w-fresh-herbs.html">Un-Deviled Eggs with Fresh Herbs from Full Belly Sisters</a></b> - A delicious twist on a classic dish that is a lighter and healthier appetizer before you indulge in some sweet treats!<br />
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<b><a href="http://poetinthepantry.com/2015/03/15/peeps-cereal-squares/">Peeps Cereal Squares from Poet in the Pantry</a> - </b>A sweet treat for your little peeps to enjoy!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thehungryhutch.com/lemon-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/">Lemon Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting from The Hungry Hutch</a></b> - So light and tasty! Lemon is a perfect Easter and spring flavor! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.culinarycoutureblog.com/2015/03/lemon-cream-tartlets.html">Lemon Cream Tartlets from Culinary Couture</a> - </b>An elegant dessert that your friends and family will love! </div>
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<b><a href="http://cookiedoughandovenmitt.com/browned-butter-carrot-cake-blondies/">Browned Butter Carrot Cake Blondies from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt</a> - </b>Because you can't not have some form of carrot cake on Easter! </div>
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<b><a href="http://2cookinmamas.com/2014/04/04/carrot-cake-pops/">Bunny Lovin' Carrot Cake Pops from 2 Cookin' Mamas</a> - </b>Who cares if they don't come out perfect?! This will be a great treat to make with your kiddos and get them involved in the baking process! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.withablast.net/2015/03/easter-kit-kat-cake.html">Easter Kit-Kat Cake from With a Blast</a> - </b>Have a sweet tooth? Then this cake is for you! It's so pretty that it could serve as a centerpiece before digging into!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.bakinginatornado.com/2014/03/its-me.html">Spring Fever Cookies from Baking in a Tornado</a> - </b>It's safe to say that with most of the country recovering from a crazy winter, that we all need a little spring fever cookie! </div>
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<b><a href="http://sweetandspicymonkey.blogspot.com/2014/04/jellybean-bark.html">Jellybean Bark from Sweet and Spicy Monkey</a> - </b>Need a way to use up all of that easter candy? Try this tasty twist on a classic treat! This is definitely one that the kiddos will love, and will probably want a hand in making! </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.homemadefoodjunkie.com/easter-egg-cupcakes/">Easter Egg Cupcakes from Homemade Food Junkie</a> - </b>Chocolatey cupcakes that are festive and fun!</div>
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<b><a href="http://www.acalculatedwhisk.com/2014/04/lemon-olive-oil-cake.html">Lemon Olive Oil Cake from A Calculated Whisk</a> - </b>Another light and lemony cake that screams spring! It doesn't just have to be for dessert either - breakfast treat with coffee, anyone? </div>
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<b><a href="http://www.callmefudge.com/2013/03/cadbury-creme-egg-milkshake.html">Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake from Call Me Fudge</a> - </b>After all, you are going to need something to wash down all of these delicious recipes! </div>
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Stuffed peppers are delicious, but prepping the peppers can be time consuming. Plus, once you eat the pepper, you just end up digging in and destroying the pepper anyway! Since the stuffed pepper usually becomes a jumbled mess when eating, why not just make it a jumbled mess to begin with?<br />
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This quick and easy take on a stuffed pepper is a one-pot meal, makes enough for two or four people, and there will be plenty of leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day!<br />
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
-1 onion, diced<br />
-2 teaspoons of minced garlic<br />
-1.5 to 2lbs of lean ground turkey meat (or protein of choice)<br />
-1 red pepper, diced<br />
-1 green pepper, diced<br />
-1 zucchini, diced<br />
-1 12oz. can of diced tomatoes (or you can toss in some chopped tomoatoes or leftover tomato sauce if you have some)<br />
-1 8oz. package mushrooms, chopped<br />
-1 bunch spinach leaves, chopped<br />
-Sprinkle of salt, pepper, and parsley<br />
-Olive oil<br />
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<u>Directions:</u><br />
Heat a large skillet with a drizzle of olive oil. Sautee the onions and garlic for a couple of minutes. Add in the turkey meat and cook for a few minutes to sear the turkey meat. Make sure you keep stirring and chopping at the turkey meat so it breaks up and does not clump together. Season with a little salt and pepper.<br />
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Once the turkey has had a few minutes to sear, toss in the red and green peppers and zucchini. Then, add the diced tomatoes and simmer with a lid on for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to reduce and create a little bit of a sauce.<br />
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Then, toss in the mushrooms and spinach and cook for a few more minutes. If needed, you can add a sprinkle more of salt and pepper. Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley on top. Enjoy!<br />
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<i>In a rush? You can throw all of the ingredients into a crock pot in the morning and have a tasty meal when you return in the evening! </i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-44040866043103760072015-03-19T13:50:00.003-04:002015-03-20T13:39:09.136-04:00Healthy Quinoa "Burrito" Bowl It's the last day of winter! Despite the below average temperatures and wildly howling wind - spring is coming! I swear!<br />
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It has been a very long winter though, and with Pi Day and St. Patrick's Day out of the way, I thought it was time that I posted something more light and healthy to welcome the warm weather to come (hopefully)!<br />
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This healthy quinoa "burrito" bowl takes some of the flavors and ingredients of a burrito, but is a lot healthier, lighter, and very easy to put together! I have been making this for awhile as a quick go to lunch, and I often change up the recipe a bit. Aside from being healthy, this dish is also very versatile and you can add and/or substitute vegetables that you enjoy!<br />
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<i>Healthy Quinoa Burrito Bowl</i></div>
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<u>Ingredients:</u><br />
-1 cup cooked plain Quinoa<br />
-1 cup leafy greens (I used kale and spinach - you could also use broccoli, green peppers, lettuce, etc)<br />
-1/4 cup black beans, rinsed<br />
-1/4 cup diced tomatoes (can also cherry or grape tomatoes or salsa)<br />
-1/2 avocado diced<br />
-Optional: sprinkle of salt and pepper for taste<br />
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<u>Directions:</u><br />
Pour the cooked quinoa into a bowl or onto a plate, and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Yes, quinoa is plain, but the other ingredients will add flavor, and since this is supposed to be a healthier dish, you'll want to be careful on the amount of salt that you put on the quinoa.<br />
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Top the quinoa with the black beans, tomatoes, and leafy greens. Then, slice the avocado half and place on top! Stare at your beautiful creation for about 30 seconds before digging in and making it a jumbled mess!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-77393625966827088422015-03-16T09:40:00.005-04:002015-03-16T09:40:57.323-04:00Top St. Patrick's Day RecipesHappy almost St. Patrick's Day! Since we are all Irish (and certainly drink like it) on March 17th, why not eat like an Irishman/woman too!? Aside from chugging Guinness (mmmmm), here are our top lucky seven recipes that we will be making to celebrate. We hope you join us!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/03/homemade-irish-cream.html">Homemade Irish Cream</a></u></b><br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/03/irish-pirate-shamrock-shake.html">Irish Pirate 2 ways</a></u></b> - can be made kid friendly or for adults!<br />
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<b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/02/traditional-irish-soda-bread.html">Irish Soda Bread</a></u></b> - a quick and easy bread recipe to enjoy with dinner or as a snack!<br />
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And we can't forget about dessert... <u><b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/rhubarb-crumble-with-creme-anglaise.html">Rhubarb Crumble! </a></b></u></div>
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We hope you enjoy these recipes! Even our little fur baby is getting in on the Irish action and supporting her Daddy's alma mater...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-12740134829335357712015-03-14T13:49:00.001-04:002015-03-14T13:49:29.558-04:00Happy Pi Day 2015! Top 5 Pie Recipes to Celebrate!For all of you math lovers out there - Happy Pi Day! Since this is a special and unique Pi Day that will not happen for another 100 years, celebrate with your favorite pie or one of my favorites below!<br />
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1.) <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/07/homemade-blueberry-crostata.html">Blueberry Crostata.</a></b> This is basically an open faced pie with a fancy Italian name for it's rustic look and buttery crust! An absolute favorite in our household!<br />
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2.) <b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/09/apple-crostata.html">Apple Crostata</a></b><br />
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3.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/05/fresh-blueberry-pie.html"><b>Blueberry Pie</b></a> (we are all about blueberries with spring and warm weather on the way)!<br />
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4.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/12/chocolate-ganache-tart-with-hazelnuts.html"><b>Chocolate Ganache Tart.</b></a> Okay, it's technically a tart, but it has a filling and a crust, and it's chocolate!<br />
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5.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2010/11/apple-pumpkin-pie.html"><b>Apple Pie.</b></a> Nothing is more classic than a homemade apple pie, right!? Apologies for the awful picture - it is from one of my very first posts! So it really is a true classic!<br />
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Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-83981821478126242092015-03-10T13:08:00.002-04:002015-03-10T13:08:19.839-04:00Featured Recipe: Classic MeatloafA couple of years ago I finally caved and made my husband meatloaf! Why did I have to cave? Well, I never used to like meatloaf! In fact, I despised it! It may have had to do with the fact that when I was 7 years old, I got insanely sick after eating meatloaf, so I always associated meatloaf with being ill!<br />
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However, most people do love a great meatloaf, my husband included. I finally decided that I was going to get over my meatloaf fear and surprise my husband with the best damn meatloaf he's ever had! Ironically, as someone who did not eat meatloaf growing up, I managed to come up with quite a tasty recipe, and it is actually one of my most popular recipes on this site. Go figure! Many people have written me telling me how much they enjoyed this recipe, so I wanted to share it again!<br />
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<u><b><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/02/classic-meatloaf.html">The original recipe can be found here,</a></b></u> but next time you go and make it, feel free to get creative! If you are trying to stay away from red meat, you could make this dish with ground turkey or chicken meat. Don't have all of the exact seasonings? That's okay too! Add what you like and have fun with the dish! Enjoy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05315130251209646079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7135259486520218025.post-45901627111396010332015-03-04T15:30:00.000-05:002015-03-04T15:30:00.680-05:00Top 10 Spring Recipes to Melt Away Winter Blues!This weekend we get to change the clocks and spring forward! Although spring is supposedly coming soon, many of us still have so much snow on the ground, the weather is still bitterly cold, and more snow and ice may be on the way! The winter of 2015 sure has been a brutal one!<br />
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However, to help you get over the winter blues, you can start cooking and baking like it is spring and summer! It may only be 20 degrees outside, but cooking like it's 60 or 70... or 80, really helps to get you out of your winter slump! Here are the top 10 recipes that you can go whip up pretty quickly and start celebrating the spring weather that is to come (hopefully sooner rather than later):<br />
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1.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/08/aperol-spritz.html"><b>Aperol Spritz.</b></a> This light and bubbly Italian cocktail is so easy to make and it feels like summer!<br />
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2.)<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/pimms-cup.html"> <b>Pimm's No. 1 Cup.</b></a> This is a classic British cocktail that can be enjoyed year round, but is a summer favorite! I may have had a lot of these when I was in London...<br />
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3.)<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2013/04/caprese-salad.html"> <b>Caprese Salad.</b></a> It's amazing how light and refreshing three ingredients can taste! Top with a little balsamic and/or olive oil, and you have a delicious snack or lunch.<br />
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4.)<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/classic-pesto-sauce.html"> <b>Pesto Sauce.</b></a> This delicious sauce is so light and green that it feels like spring is in your mouth! Use as a dressing, sauce, or spread on a sandwich!<br />
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5.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/09/heath-bar-toffee-dip-with-apples.html"><b>Heath Bar Toffee Dip with Apples</b></a>. Okay, apples may technically be a fall treat, but this recipe is a favorite at summer cookouts! I always have to make a double batch and it is still always the first thing to go! Your guests will definitely be impressed! <br />
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6.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/01/orange-scones.html"><b>Orange Butter Scones</b></a>. These scones are so light and buttery that they can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat or as an afternoon snack.<br />
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7.) <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2014/07/a-taste-of-tradition-zucchini-bread.html"><b>Zucchini Bread</b></a>. Yes, zucchini bread! If you have not had zucchini bread before, than this is a must try recipe. It is very addicting and can be eaten for breakfast, as a snack, or even as dessert.<br />
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8.)<a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2011/04/spring-is-here-with-lemon-risotto.html"> <b>Lemon Risotto</b></a>. Risotto is a classic Italian dish, but adding the lemon makes it so light and refreshing. This is a great side, especially when served with a green like asparagus and a protein like any white fish or chicken.<br />
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9.)<b><u> <a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2015/01/mediterranean-fish-casserole.html">Mediterranean Fish Casserole</a></u></b>. This casserole may look like a big mess, but it is so easy and makes a great light and healthy dinner.<br />
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10.) <b><u><a href="http://theculturaldish.blogspot.com/2012/06/lemon-coffee-cake.html">Lemon Coffee Cake</a></u></b>. There is just something about lemon that can lighten anything up and make you feel light! This lemon coffee cake is a great twist and makes an excellent warm weather dessert (although it definitely can be enjoyed with a morning cup of coffee).<br />
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Here's to warmer days to come! Use #TheCulturalDish to share these recipes and more. Enjoy!<br />
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