October Tasty Tools: Dutch Oven Round Up!

For October's Tasty Tools, we're highlighting Dutch Ovens! This is one piece of cookware I must have because of the versatility it offers. This is the time of year I tend to use it more often because it's such a great vessel to make soups, stews, roasts, and casseroles. Let's not forget that the old style Dutch ovens can also be used as baking ovens to create biscuits, breads, cakes, pies and even pizza! Here's the round up of recipes submitted by my readers who used a dutch oven this month! Enjoy these recipes and if you're unsure of what to make next with your dutch oven, perhaps these will offer some inspiration...Karen of Loves to Eat Weblogfrom F

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No Scary Weather In Fredericton Today

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Happy Halloween!

It's a busy day in our house. trying to get 2 children dressed for school in costumes, having back up clothes, homework from the night before, and snacks for the Halloween Party! UGH!So I leave you with this...Roasted Pumpkin SeedsPreheat oven to 425 degrees (anyone know how to do the degrees symbol?)Ingredients:1/2 stick of butter (melted)2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp onion powder1 tsp sea salt1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp white pepperpinch cayenne pepper1/4 tsp paprika1/4 tsp smoked paprikaDirections:Mix and stir in cleaned and dried pumpkin seeds and place on a baking sheet.Place in the oven and stir every 5-7 minutes or unti

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Carribbean Inspired Weeknight Dinner Party

Tonight we had another couple over for dinner. It's amazing that despite living within a mile from each other, we all haven't gotten together in almost a whole year! To celebrate the much needed reunion, I prepared a special dinner that was inspired by Caribbean flavors. Here's the dinner menu I prepared:Appetizer: Tostaditas with Black Bean & Scallop CevicheEntree: Roasted Pineapple Pork TenderloinSides: Spicy Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Sauteed Spinach with BaconDessert: Mango Lime Pie & coffee serviceClick the links above on for pics and recipes of the dishes I made!

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Tostaditas with Black Bean & Scallop Ceviche

Tostaditas with Black Bean & Scallop Ceviche(sadly, no picture available since we ate it all up!)For the black bean spread:original Joelen recipe1 can black beans, rinsed & drained2 tablespoons finely minced cilantro3 tablespoons light sour creamsalt & pepper to tasteIn a bowl, mash black beans to paste, leaving it slightly chunky for texture.Add remaining ingredients and fold in until combined and incorporated; set aside.For the ceviche:adapted ceviche recipe courtesy of Food Network1/4 cup lime juice1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cilantro1 teaspoon honey1/4 pound fresh diver-harvested sea scallops or any other fresh scallo

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Roasted Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

Roasted Pineapple Pork Tenderloinadapted recipe courtesy of Epicurious1 tablespoon tomato paste1 tablespoon mild or hot chili powder (or achiote paste)1 jalapeno, finely minced1/2 cup orange juice3 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed1 small golden pineapple (about 1 1/2 pound), diced into 1-inch cubes1/2 cup pineapple (or orange) juice1/4 small red onion, finely choppedVegetable oil cooking sprayHeat a large pan over high heat to the smoking point, 3 to 4 minutes. Brown pineapple 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pineapple juice and stir 1 minute, scraping up brown bits from pan. Remove

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Mango Lime Pie

Mango Lime Pieadapted recipe courtesy of Rick BaylessFor the crust:3 ounces (6 tablespoons) butter4 ounces (about 32) Mexican “Maria” cookies (or 16 Graham crackers)3 tablespoons sugarFor the filling and topping:1 cup sugar¼ cup cornstarch1 1/3 cup cold waterA big pinch of salt6 egg yolks1/3 cup fresh lime juice, plus the finely grated zest of 1 large lime3 tablespoons butterA big pinch of saltFor the topping:*due to time constraints, I used whipped topping instead*4 egg whites (you should have about ½ cup)1 cup sugar1 large ripe mango, peeled, flesh cut from the pit and cut into ¼-inch diceSprigs of mint, for garnish1. The crust. Heat the oven to 32

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Sauteed Spinach with Bacon

Sauteed Spinach w/Baconoriginal Joelen recipe1-2 packages fresh baby spinach leaves5 slices canadian bacon, diced3 cloves garlic, sliced2-3 tablespoons buttersalt & pepper to taste1/2 cup low sodium chicken brothIn a saute pan, melt butter and saute garlic and bacon.When bacon is crisp, add chicken broth and spinach; toss until it wilts.Serve immediately.

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Spicy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Spicy Garlic Mashed Potatoesoriginal Joelen recipe1 head garlic, cut in half horizontallyolive oil for drizzlingsalt & pepper to taste1-2 tablespoons spice garlic & onion seasoning2-3 large Russet baking potatoes2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup half & halfPreheat oven to 350 degrees.Tear off a sheet of foil (about 8x12 inches).Place garlic halves onto the foil.Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.Wrap the garlic & jalepenos into a foil packet and place in preheated oven.Bake for 30 - 45 minutes; set aside to cool.Meanwhile, boil a pot of water and add chopped potatoes.Cook potatoes until softened and drain.Place potatoes

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Once again the very best chocolate chip cookies ever!

I stand by that statement as I did the first time I said it back in February when I first made these cookies! See here These cookies are rich, chewy, crunchy (if you cook them longer!) and delicious each and every time I make them.My daughter came to me trying to figure out what to give her friend for her birthday. She wasn't going to be able to go to the party but she still wanted to give her a gift. Buying gifts for these children gets harder and harder all the time. They have everything, and I mean everything. We decided that we would make her her favorite sweet treat. Turns out she loves chocolate chip cookies. Easy!!! She loved them. Sh

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Nova Scotia's Behavioral Therapy Program Works ... For Those Autistic Children Who Receive It

The Chronicle Herald reports that a Nova Scotia government early intensive behavioral intervention program works .... for those autistic children fortunate enough to receive it. The program was evaluated by Isabel Smith, a researcher based at the IWK Health Centre. She evaluated 27 children who completed a year of treatment as part of the early intensive behavioural intervention program:She found all of them had significantly improved communication skills. They also had better problem-solving skills and reduced behavioural problems.Unfortunately, not all autistic children receive treatment in Nova Scotia which uses an immoral lottery system to dete

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Τι διαπραγματευόμαστε με τους Σκοπιανούς;;

Τι διαπραγματευόμαστε με τους Σκοπιανούς;Tου Xρηστου ΓιανναράΣτη δεκαετία του ’90, ο Κίρο Γκλιγκόροφ δεχόταν τον κοινό τόπο της Ιστοριογραφίας: Οτι η παρουσία Σλάβων στα Βαλκάνια ξεκινάει τον 7ο μ.Χ. αιώνα. Οι σημερινοί ηγέτες του κρατιδίου των Σκοπίων, τόσο ο πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας Μπράνκο Τσερβενκόφσκι όσο και ο πρωθυπουργός Νίκολα Γκρούεφσκι, έχουν αντιληφθεί ότι το ιστορικά αληθές δεν είναι και πολιτικά επαρκές για να επιβιώσει το κράτος των Σκοπίων.Καταλαβαίνουν ότι το κυρίως πρόβλημα για την ιστορική επιβίωση του κρατικού τους σχήματος είναι η διεθνής αναγνώριση ενιαίας εθνότητας και ιδιαίτερης γλώσσας των κατοίκων του. Αλλά η διεθνής κοινότητ

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Mr. Long, Lean and Lanky Visits the Pediatrician

Conor visited the pediatrician today for a review. No pressing health issues; Conor just hadn't been to see him for awhile. While we waited for the doctor an assistant measured Conor's weight, 134 lbs, and height 5 feet 8 1/2 inches.Conor's autism issues have been a challenge. But he has been blessed with excellent physical health and likes to keep moving. Over the last year he has had a major growth spurt. Mr. Long, Lean and Lanky is about 2 inches taller than Mom.autism var addthis_pub = 'AutismRealityNB';

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