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Welcome to my blog! I love to cook and bake for my family. I hope you enjoy the recipes and cooking tips posted on my blog.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

Vegetables - How To Make Radish and Onion Flowers



How To Make An Onion Flower

Hold your onion so that the onion point is at the top. Make the first cut by taking the knife directly down the middle of the onion using a rocking motion. Do not cut completely through the onion. Turn the onion and repeat again. Continue this cutting process until there is no more onion to cut. Place the onion in ice water and the onion will open (bloom). You can add food color to the ice water to give your flower some color if desired. You can skewer the onion flower at the stem end or just set it on your vegetable tray to garnish the tray.

How To Make A Radish Flower

Hold the radish with the stem side down and make 4 cuts down all the way around the radish. Peel off the top portion or leave it as is. Place the radish in cold ice water to get it to open (bloom). Then use it to garnish a vegetable tray or salad.

Shelly
http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30

Tupperware Pablano Chili Soup Recipe



During the cold winter months...there is nothing more warming then cozying up with a good book and a mug of hot soup. This recipe is another fabulous one courtesty of Tupperware.com that I think you will enjoy.

Serves 12

Tupperware Pablano Chili Soup Recipe

8 ounces poblano chilies, seeded
1 1/2 cup onions, cut in half
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp. Simple Indulgence™ Southwest Chipotle

Place chilies, onions, and garlic in Quick Chef using blade attachment, and process until vegetables are chopped. Place vegetables in Chef Series™ 4 Qt./ 4L Covered Nonstick Saucepan with butter, and sauté until tender (about 8 minutes); stir in flour and cook 1 minute longer. Add broth and Simple Indulgence™ Southwest Chipotle and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Process the soup in the Quick Chef until smooth; season to taste with salt.

Shelly
http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Felissa's Gluten Free - Wheat Free Trifle Sundae Recipe

Our guest blogger recipe today comes from my friend Felissa. Today she is sharing with us her favorite recipe for Gluten Free and Wheat Free Trifle Sundae.

Ingredients Needed:

Large Box Vanilla Pudding
Large Box Chocolate Pudding
Regular Box Pistachio Pudding
Regular Box Butterscotch Pudding
Cool Whip
Sprinkles
Chopped Nuts
Maraschino Cherries
Gallon of milk

Trifle Dish or Giant Glass Bowl

Prepare Pudding according to box instructions. Make one flavor pudding at a time so that they do not set before you get them in the dish or bowl. For this recipe you can use full fat pudding or be kind to everyone’s waistline and use the fat free version. The only difference is that the full fat version will hold up and stay separate flavors once served while the fat free will mix together because it is not as firm – trust me no one cares because it is just such a fun dessert to look at and eat.

Starting with either the chocolate or vanilla flavor pour each layer on top of the other leaving time for each to set slightly (about a half hour) before adding the next layer. You can layer however you want and in truth use whatever flavor pudding your family likes or that you feel will make the prettiest presentation. Once you have finished layering all the pudding flavors top with the cool whip and decorate the top of your Sunday. Allow to set in the fridge until ready to serve. You can make this the day before just leave off the cherries until the last minute before serving or bringing to your pot luck party. You can include chocolate sauce or other family favorite Sundae toppings.

You can visit my friend Felissa online at:

Felissa Elfenbein
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Shelly
http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Tupperware Chicken Gouda Mini Sandwiches Recipe



When it comes to chicken salad sandwiches...hands down...this is one of my favorite recipes and its by Tupperware :)

Serves 16
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Chicken Gouda salad:

1 1/4 cup cooked chicken pieces
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/3 cup shredded smoked Gouda
3 tbsp. onion, chopped
3 tbsp. dried cherries
2 tbsp. chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste

Mini Sandwich rolls:

1 (11oz.) pkg. refrigerated French bread dough tube
1 tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp. Simple Indulgence™ Italian Herb

Chicken Gouda salad:

Place all ingredients in Quick Chef with blade attachment. Replace cover and chop until all ingredients are chopped and blended together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with Mini Sandwich Rolls or as a salad over greens.

Mini Sandwich rolls:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Stretch I package (11 oz.) refrigerated French bread dough to 16 inches. Using the edge of Silicone Wonder™ Mat as a measuring guide, slice dough into 16 crosswise slices. Arrange dough cut side down on Silicone Wonder™ Mat placed on a baking sheet. Sprinkle tops of rolls with cheese and Simple Indulgence™ Italian Herb. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Fill rolls with Chicken Gouda Salad.

This recipe is courtesy of Tupperware.com

Shelly
http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Crackers Recipe



My family loves chocolate and we love those Town House Flipside Pretzel Crackers so I decided one evening to melt some of my Baker's White Dipping Chocolate and dip the pretzel crackers into it. Oh my gosh....they are totally delicious! The perfect blend of sweet and salty with a little crunch!

White Chocolate Dipped Town House Flipsides Pretzel Crackers

1 tub of Baker's white dipping chocolate
20 Town House Flipsides Pretzel Crackers
waxed paper or nonstick silicone baking mat
(optional) chocolate sprinkles and M & M's Chocoate Candies

Cover a baking sheet with a nonstick silicone baking mat or a sheet of waxed paper. Melt the tub of Baker's Dipping Chocolate according to package directions using your microwave. Stir the chocolate until its completely melted and has no more lumps.

Dip only the front sides of your pretzel crackers into the melted white chocolate, I like to do this directly over the tub of melted chocolate so that the excess drains back into the container. Lay pretzel cracker onto your waxed paper and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles if desired. You can also place 1 to 2 M&M chocolate candies on top of the white chocolate. You want to add your sprinkles before the coating hardens. Place your tray into the refrigerator for 20 minutes to help the chocolate harden. Remove from the tray and store them in an airtight container.

Shelly
http://my.tupperware.com/Ravish30