Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party

Welcome to another Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party! Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner! Today’s sponsor KC Ornaments would like to make your Holiday a little brighter with some of her handmade ornaments! So join in, link up, enter our raffle and visit all the great links for some new ideas for the Holidays!

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Kissed Gingerbread Cookies
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites
Eggnog Cupcakes

Now on to the Party! Show our Co-Hosts some foodie love!

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Tracy at Busy Vegetarian Mom http://www.busyvegetarianmom.com

Robyn’s View http://www.robynsview.com

Marlys at This and That  http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com/

Lois at  Walking on Sunshine http://walkingonsunshinerecipes.com

Michelle at  From Calculus to Cupcakes http://www.fromcalculustocupcakes.com

Cynthia at Feeding Big  http://www.feedingbig.com

Jodie at Binomial Baker http://www.binomialbaker.blogspot.com

R Dawn at Spatulas on Parade http://www.spatulasonparade.blogspot.com

Angie at A lil Country Sugar http://www.alilcountrysugar.blogspot.com

Jutta at HungryLittleGirl http://www.hungrylittlegirl.com/

Kelly at http://www.adornedwell.blogspot.com/

Cindy at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings: : http://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com

Joanne at Winelady Cooks:  http://www.wineladycooks.blogspot.com

Marlene at Nosh My Way: http://www.noshmyway.com

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Kiera at http://www.lusciousdelights.blogspot.com.au

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Build a Better Gingerbread House part 1 (the cookie)


It’s been a few years since I made a Gingerbread House. The last one was a decoration displayed at my old job. That was before my blog so I don’t have any step by step pics, heck, I don’t even know if I saved a picture of it! 😮
So I guess it’s time to do it again!!!
If you don’t have a pattern, you can use these dimensions:

Cut a 7″ x 6″ rectangle to use for the front and back.

Cut a 4″ x 6″ rectangle for the sides, angle one end for the peak.

Cut a 7 1/2″ x 4″ rectangle for both sides of the roof.
You see that these pieces are worn, time for new ones, huh? 🙂

Like any construction project, it is only as strong as its foundation. In the case of a Gingerbread house, it starts with the cookie. You can make a spectacular tasting cookie or a strong building block but can it be both?
I say yes!
Here’s the recipe:
Gingerbread (recipe adapted from an old school recipe)

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup molasses
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together.

3. Add molasses and eggs.

4. Combine spices, 1 cup flour, salt and baking soda. Add this to the wet mixture.

5. Slowly add remaining flour. work into a stiff dough. Add a little more flour if needed.

6. Wrap in waxed paper or non-stick paper and put into a closable bag. Refrigerate dough for an hour or up to 24 hours before using.
7. Work with half at a time, refrigerate the other half until needed. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Layout the pattern pieces and cut out with a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Cut out windows and door if you like. Save door piece. Reroll any scraps to get the most cuts.
Spread out pieces onto cookie sheets. Make 2 of each house pieces and roof pieces. Leave a bit of space between the cookies; they will spread. Use extra dough to make extra pieces (just in case you drop one or the puppy helps himself). Don’t worry if they aren’t perfect (who is 😉 ).



8. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes or until brown and firm but not too dark, cookies baked too long get brittle. You don’t want your house to crumble!

9. Let the cookies cool a few minutes before taking them off the cookie sheet. Cool completely on a cookie rack before using.

Don’t worry about the extra flour. It disappears when you bake them. It’s COOKIE MAGIC! 😉
Next step is building your house. Grab a hard hat and get ready to build your dream (gingerbread) house!

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Kamut Pasta Noodles

kamut noodles sample
kamut noodle plate

Recently I joined Grain Mill Wagon Challenge sponsored by WonderMill grain mills .
THE CHALLENGE:
Create 5 recipes using fresh flour milled with the WonderMill.
This is the first recipe, Kamut Noodles. Kamut is whole grain similar to wheat but easier to digest.
If you make your own noodles or dough or would like to give it a try, head over for the recipe HERE. Fresh milled flour does make a difference!
While you’re there, visit some of the other authors for fanastic home milled flour recipes.
See you at the Grain Mill Challenge !

Disclaimer: I was given a WonderMill grain mill to review and keep at no cost to me. Opinions are my own and not the sponsors. I will receive compensation for posts and recipes created for the Grain Mill Challenge.

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Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup #SundaySupper



When I first heard about this Celebrity Chef Inspired #SundaySupper hosted by Tammi from Momma’s Meals I had one chef from many possibles take a quick lead as my pick.
You guessed it, The Naked Chef, Jamie Oliver . Jamie got his reputation as The Naked Chef because he would strip food down the its bare essentials. Today, we call this cooking “Clean Eating”.
This simple yet delicious soup does just that; it gets down to just the flavor without adding unnecessary ingredients.
Give it a try! Go naked! I’ll bet you will love it!
Bread and Tomato Soup (inspired byJamie’s recipe )

    Ingredients

  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 3 each garlic clove, sliced, divided
  • 1 cup basil, fresh, finely chopped
  • 3 Tbs olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups plum tomatoes
  • 2 cups Bread, stale cut into 1 1/2-inch cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spread the cherry or grape tomatoes onto a baking sheet. Prick the tomatoes with a fork. Add 1 clove worth a the garlic and 1/4 cup of the basil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil. Roast for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. While tomatoes are roasting, in a 2-quart saucepan sauté remaining garlic and basil in 1 tablespoon oil until soft.

3. Add canned tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes. Thin with water as necessary.

4. Add bread to roasting tomatoes, drizzle remaining oil. roast additional 10 minutes.


5. Add roasted tomatoes and bread mix to the pot. Stir and serve!

Servings: 4

Oven Temperature: 350°F

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 130 calories, 93 calories from fat, 10.6g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 153.2mg sodium, 377.4mg potassium, 9g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 2.5g sugar, 1.7g protein, 1153.7IU vitamin a, 27.1mg vitamin c.

Check out all the Celebrity Chef Inspired creations from The Sunday Supper Team! Is your favorite Celeb Chef on the list below? 8)

Starters or Snacks :

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog – Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper

Linda at The Urban Mrs. – Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa

Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Rachael Ray’s Cinnamon Popcorn

Cindy over at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings – Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup

Jeff at The Catholic Foodie – Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh

Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee – Giada De Laurentiis’ Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli

 

The Main Dish:

Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen’s  Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples

Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan’s Beef Chow Fun

Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends – Michael Symon’s Lola burger with crab tater tots

Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen – Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi

Tammi at Momma’s Meals – Lee Drummond’s Sloppy Joe’s

Lane over at Supper for a Steal – Bobby Flay’s Rosemary Bricked Chicken

Tara from Noshing with the Nolands – Michael Symon’s Pork and Apple Scallopini

Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by,  Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos

Kris over atIn the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene – Rachael Ray’s Muffin Tin Meatloaf

Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes – Paula Deen’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches

Becca from It’s Yummilicious – Ina Garten’s Grown Up Bacon Mac & Cheese

Alice at Hip Foodie Mom – Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon

Jen over at  Juanita’s Cocina – The Neely’s White Turkey Chili

Brianne fromCupcakes & Kale Chips – Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis

Isabel at Family Foodie – Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English

Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet – Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse

Bobbi over at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen – Cheesy Poblano Chicken

Patti at Comfy Cuisine– Tyler Florence’s Chicken Francese

Roxanne over at The Roxx Box – Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille

Sue from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray’s Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom – Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis’

Tora over at Tora’s Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown’s pickled pork

Elisabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle – Emeril’s New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice

 

Amazing Sides:

Megan from I Run For Wine – Curtis Stone’s Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme

Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip –  Gabriele Corcos’s Gnocchi di Patate

Shelby at  Diabetic Foodie – Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten

Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles – Chef Fabio Viviani’s Spinach and Artichoke Risotto

 

Sweet Endings:

Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart

Conni at The Foodie Army Wife – Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake

Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes – Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart

Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake

Katy over at Happy Baking Days – Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart

Jaime over at Mom’s Test Kitchen – Southern Tea Cakes

Amy over at Kimchi MOM – Crack Pie, I Can’t Quit You

Lyn from The Lovely Pantry – Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares

Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts

Wine Pairings:

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

 

Please join on us on Twitter throughout the day  #SundaySupper.  In the evening we will meet at 7pm EST for our weekly #SundaySupper live chat,  you have to join us!

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