Banana Cinnamon Coffeecake

The original recipe was called Cinnamon Coffee Cake.? I decided to Think With My Taste Buds and change it up a bit.? I had 3 bananas that were ripe and needed to be used, I had some Ricotta cheese that needed to be used and for cinnamon type toppings I prefer brown sugar.? The recipe called for sour cream but I wanted to use up my ricotta which is dryer than sour cream but I thought that adding the bananas and 1/2 cup of water would make up for the moisture that would come from the sour cream.? Plus, I have used ricotta before in cakes and they have always come out moist.? And using the brown sugar instead of regular sugar in my topping worked out perfect.? For changes – add coconut, of course.? Change the spice from cinnamon to allspice, cloves, etc.? All-in-all, this came out perfect and I was able to use up some ingredients that may have gone bad before they were used.? I do think I’ll use a few more nuts in the future making but it’s still good as it is. View the recipe by clicking on Martha’s Recipe Cabinet

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Really fast Tilapia in Parchment…

Okay, I could have gotten really fancy there and told you that I made Tilapia en Papilotte, which I did but I really want you to try this and figure this title might not intimidate you and you could see how truly easy this recipe is! I am submitting this recipe to Marye at The Restless Chipotle who is helping to change the way people think about fast food.? It DOES NOT need to come from a box to be fast food!? To see what she is trying to do and to check out all of the the wonderful entries from her last round of Real Food….. Real Quick up head to her site ! In total I think this took me about 5 minutes to pull together and that included going outside and cutting the herbs for it. Tilapia in Parchment adapted from and inspired by Heart homecooked 4 Tilapia fillets 4 sprigs each of thyme, oregano (1 sprig of each for each pouch) 1/4 cup packed basil leaves, thinly sliced 8 slices of thinly sliced lemon, 2 for each pouch 4 tsp of butter, 1 tsp for each pouch coarse salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 425F. Wash fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper. Place fillets on top of cut parchment paper ( ehow.com and latimes.com have excellent “en papillote” step by step instructions) and top with butter, lemon wheel and herbs. Seal the pouch and cook for 10 minutes. ***you can skip the butter if you are watching your weight.? I added about 1 tsp of olive oil to mine instead of the butter and it is a 4 Point recipe based on a 6 oz. piece of fish. ?

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Who Knew – Remedies from your kitchen

Eliminate ear mites .? All it takes is a few drops of Wesson Corn Oil in your cat’s ear.? Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball.? Repeat daily for 3 days.? The oil soothes the cat’s skin, smothers the mites, and accelerates healing. Kills fleas instantly.? Dawn Dishwashing Liquid does the trick.? Add a few drops to your dog’s bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly.? Rinse well to avoid skin irritations .? Good-bye fleas. Rainy day cure for dog odor:? Next time your dog comes in from the rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh. Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers? Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns? Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids peppermints.? They’ll clear up your stuffed nose. Achy muscles from a bout of the flu?? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil.? Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles. Sore throat ??…

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Clothes Dryer Info

No, this has nothing to do with food but it’s something that I’ve found to be very important.? After reading this story I did exactly as the repairman did in the story below and he was right.? The most of the little holes in my lint filter were closed up. The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things

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Crab Toast

?Simple, easy and oh so good. ? 1 can (8 oz.) crabmeat, well drained (can use fresh) ¼ tsp. garlic powder or ½ tsp. minced 1 jar Old English cheddar cheese 1 ½ tsp. mayonnaise 6 English muffins ? Mix together crabmeat, garlic, cheese and mayonnaise.? Spread on English muffin halves and place on a cookie sheet.? Place under broiler until cheese is bubbly.? Serve with cocktail sauce .? ? Changes – Use 1( 3 oz.) block of cream cheese , softened and ¼ cup of room temperature shredded cheddar cheese or cheese of your choice instead of Old English.? Use 1 container of soft serve cream cheese flavored with chives or add your own seasonings to soft serve cream cheese.? Change the bread to rye or use bagel thins.? This makes a great appetizer or brunch item.? You can also use tuna, salmon or even chicken in place of the crab. ?

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Left Over Pork Roast

What do you do with leftover pork roast? I usually slice mine and make a sandwich using rye bread, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle slices and lettuce. Then it hit me. I use the same ingredients in my chicken salad so why not make pork salad. So I did and it’s great and very time saving. Everything but the lettuce and bread is already blended so there is no need to pull out the mayo, mustard and pickles. Just spread it on your bread and add the lettuce.

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Bacon & Rye Cheese Ball

Just in time for the Holidays. Due to the green from the parsley, this is not only a pretty cheese ball but the taste is great! It makes one large cheese ball or two small and only needs 2 hrs. of refrigeration to firm up. I’ve also included ingredient changes so you can make this delicious appetizer fit your own taste. To view the full recipe click on Martha’s Kitchen Korner in the right sidebar.

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A Recipe from the Past

I don’t normally post non-food related recipes but when a friend sent this recipe to me I had to share. Plus, this is post #500. “Warshing Clothes Recipe” — imagine having a recipe for this! Years ago an Alabama grandmother gave the new bride the following recipe: this is an exact copy as written and found in an old scrapbook – with spelling errors and all. WARSHING CLOTHES Build fire in backyard to heat kettle of rain water. Set tubs so smoke wont blow in eyes if wind is pert. Shave one hole cake of lie soap in boilin water. Sort things, make 3 piles 1 pile white, 1 pile colored, 1 pile work britches and rags. To make starch, stir flour in cool water to smooth, then thin down with boiling water . Take white things, rub dirty spots on board, scrub hard, and boil, then rub colored don’t boil just wrench and starch

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Pecan Pie Bars

? These are soooooo good!? I would never lie to you about something so wonderfully ooey, gooey and somewhat in some places chewy! My friend Marye Audet very generously sent me a copy of her new cookbook “The Everything Cookies and Brownies Cookbook”.? This book is part of the “The Everything” series of books.? And what a great addition to the series it is! I love baking cookies and brownies so this one is right up my alley…it has frosted cookies, filled cookies (with ideas for fillings), brownies, bar cookies, drop cookies and get this…even some that are good for shipping. If you are looking for a comprehensive, all in one spot cookie and brownie book this one is it.? This book even has a section for special needs, as in gluten free and egg/dairy free. Love the book Marye and congrats on a job well done!? I can’t wait to try out the rest of the delicious recipes!!! ? Pecan Pie Bars (from The Everything Cookies & Brownies Cookbook – recipe reprinted with Marye Audet’s permission) Ingredients: Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter Topping: 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup 4 eggs 3/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups chopped pecans 1 cup chocolate chips, optional (I used 1/2 cup scattered on the crust of half of the jelly roll pan) Directions: Preheat oven to 350F.? Line 10” x 15” jelly roll pan with parchment, allowing it to overhang sides and ends slightly. Stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt.? Cut in 1 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into the pan. Bake 20 minutes. Mix together corn syrup, eggs, remaining sugars, 3 tablespoons of butter, and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Stir in pecans, pour over hot crust. If using the chocolate chips add them before you pour the topping on the crust. Bake 25 minutes or until set.?

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Fried Olives

If you like olives you’ll love these! Vegetable oil for frying 2 jars (7 oz. each) large green olives stuffed with pimiento or garlic 2 Tbl. all purpose flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 Tbl. grated Parmesan cheese In a saucepan or deep fryer heat oil to the depth of about 2 “. Heat on medium high heat or to 350 degrees if using a deep fryer. Place olives in a bowl. Add flour and toss until evenly coated. Set up lightly beaten eggs in another small bowl. In a medium size bowl combine crumbs and cheese. Dip olives in egg and then into crumbs. Fry 8 – 10 olives at a time for about 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. (Don’t crowd the olives while cooking).

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