tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40090325058505058832024-03-04T20:17:07.760-08:00Once Upon a Plate The RecipesMari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-80727996441166007012013-12-08T12:10:00.000-08:002013-12-08T12:14:36.557-08:00My Faster Clam Chowder
My Faster Clam Chowder
As shared by Once Upon a Plate by Mari
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I rarely measure when I'm making soups, stews or chowders but I've given the basic measurements and directions below. As always, feel free to adjust to your own taste!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup cubed salt pork,
OR 6 to 8 strips thick-sliced bacon, cut cross-wise into 1/4" wide strips
4 Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-39064831539752992412013-11-27T09:39:00.005-08:002013-11-27T09:41:07.739-08:00Roasted Carrot Soup with Fresh Ginger
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4 to 6 servings (I like to serve smaller portions of this soup) Use vegetable broth to make Vegetarian-friendly. For appetizer: Serve in tiny cups/shot glasses.
This soup reheats well, may be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 to 4 days, you may need to add additional liquid while reheating if Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-82721967323115494462013-11-17T12:37:00.000-08:002013-11-17T12:37:46.312-08:00Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix ~ it's better than store-bought!
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix ~ it's better than store-bought!
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One recipe makes the equivalent of one packet store-bought. Enough to season 4 to 6 servings of filling. I always triple or quadruple recipe and store in an airtight jar in the pantry or refrigerator.
Please do adjust the seasonings according to what you like, feel Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-26707652469051759732013-11-17T12:03:00.001-08:002013-11-18T10:01:40.798-08:00Mexican-Style Cooked Chicken meat ~ For your favorite Mexican recipes
Mexican-style Chicken meat from the Slow Cooker
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Mexican-Style chunk/shredded chicken that can be used in a variety of ways. (for Tacos, Enchiladas, Tamales, Nachos, Salads, Casseroles, etc.) I always make plenty as it freezes, in the portion size you want, very well.
Special Equipment: Slow Cooker
Special Seasoning: Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-49240052290236034172013-11-09T16:00:00.000-08:002013-11-09T16:02:52.606-08:00Split Pea & Bacon Soup from the Pressure Cooker
Split Pea and Bacon Soup
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8 servings
Special equipment, Pressure cooker (stovetop or electric type)
1 pound split peas, rinsed and picked over for any debris/pebbles, etc.
8 cups water or broth/stock (chicken or vegetable)
1 pound thick cut bacon cut into 1/2-inch strips, crosswise
or 1 pound salt Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-49776953569115203252013-11-06T10:50:00.000-08:002013-11-06T10:58:16.329-08:00Pasta with Cauliflower-Tomato Sauce (Slow Cooker) and Flavorful Crumb Topping
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Pasta with Spicy Cauliflower and Flavorful Crumb Topping
Yields 6 servings
Special equipment: Electric slow cooker
Ingredients:
1 small cauliflower (or 1/2 of very large cauliflower), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, (or 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, cut into small pieces)
1 Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-14369307984023659512013-10-31T05:17:00.001-07:002013-10-31T05:17:15.776-07:00Ghastly Ghosts ~ Halloween S'mores with Peeps®
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With many thanks to Mary @ Home is Where the Boat is
Ingredients:
Package of Peeps® Ghost Marshmallow (you'll need 12)
1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker crumbs, finely crushed
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 Tablespoons sugar
pinch salt
8x8-inch baking dish
Generous amount of butter for baking dish
Your favorite Brownie recipe (orMari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-35930410720358225572013-10-29T10:34:00.001-07:002013-10-29T21:02:04.949-07:00Smoky Cheddar Cheese Spritz Crackers
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These are really good for snacking, on a cheese/fruit tray, or served along with soups or salads.
Special equipment needed: A cookie press and disk/s of your choice
Ingredients:
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)*
½ cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-51987036854432304312013-10-22T01:30:00.000-07:002013-10-22T01:30:04.542-07:00Herb Batter Bread ~ Quick and Easy
Herb Batter Bread ~ Quick and Easy
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Makes one 8" or 9" round cake pan (or equivalent)
This is a recipe that dates back to at least 1970, I first began making it while in high school. I cannot tell you the number of times I have made it since then! It's an easy, friendly dough to work with that produces a good Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-69994367132255512792013-10-15T11:45:00.000-07:002013-10-15T11:45:18.950-07:00Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting
Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Maple Frosting
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Makes a 9 x 13-inch pan
I usually make half a recipe (baked in a 9-inch square baking pan) unless we're having company
Ingredients:
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-136833991517591092013-10-11T13:58:00.001-07:002013-10-28T16:14:08.407-07:00The Butcher's Pasta Sauce ~ Slow Cooker
The Butcher's Pasta Sauce (Slow Cooker)
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Makes about 10 cups
Special Equipment:
Electric Slow Cooker
Ingredients:
Use any of the following raw meats (or any combination)~ half a pound ground beef, a pork chop, an extra sausage, or a chicken breast (chop meat up in food processor.) This sauce is usually Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-92011279394869630162013-09-12T13:25:00.000-07:002013-10-10T19:59:35.571-07:00Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Yields 10 ~ 1/2 cup servings
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Special Equipment needed:
Ice cream maker
Ingredients:
3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature soft)
1-1/2 cups sugar * (Can reduce amount, see below)
1 cup pureed, strained Raspberries (may use frozen)
1 cup whipping cream (heavy cream)
1 cup whole milk
Method: Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-15085927641695836112013-09-04T10:25:00.001-07:002013-09-04T10:25:37.151-07:00Quiche d'Olives
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Adapted from "Gathering in the Garden" by Shelley Snow and Elaine Husband
Quiche d'Olives (or mini quiche)
Serves 8
2 Tablespoons shallots, chopped
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 pound black nicoise olives, or other black olives, pitted
1 (9-inch) Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-25352286370732211402013-09-04T10:06:00.000-07:002013-09-04T10:06:07.639-07:00Basil Tomato Tart (or small tarts)
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Adapted from "Gathering in the Garden" by Shelly Snow and Elaine Husband
Basil Tomato Tart
8 to 10 servings
12 cup flour
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 large or 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 pie crust (home made, or frozen, etc.) *see notes below
3 green onions (scallions), chopped ~ both white and green parts
1/3 cup Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-25819332428828084552013-09-04T09:48:00.000-07:002013-09-04T09:49:10.721-07:00Cheesy Tomato Melts
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Adapted from "Gathering in the Garden" by Shelly Snow & Elaine Husband
Cheesy Tomato Melts
1 (16 ounce) loaf garlic bread, split
---(I just make my own garlic butter and lightly spread on a split 16 ounce loaf)
2 Tablespoons good mayonnaise (not sandwich spread)
1/2 cup basil, torn or chopped
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-66444938901237676432013-08-05T12:56:00.001-07:002013-08-05T12:56:56.641-07:00Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Egg and Arugula Pizza
Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Egg and Arugula Pizza
As shared from the kitchen of Mari @ Once Upon a Plate (www.onceuponaplate1.com)
Adjust ingredient amounts according to size and number of your pizzas, and how much topping you like on each (it's best to apply cheese and prosciutto sparingly.)
First, make the Garlic Butter (makes enough for two 10"-12" pizzas):
2 cloves garlic, minced1/4Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-59885652830929983792013-08-04T10:53:00.001-07:002013-08-04T10:55:44.020-07:00Roasted Nori Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Wasabi Mayonnaise
Roasted Nori Salmon with Crispy Potatoes and Wasabi Mayonnaise
As shared from the kitchen of Once Upon a Plate by Mari (www.onceuponaplate1.com)
Ingredients:
Tiny potatoes, par-boiled
olive oil
Citrus salt, or sea salt
Salmon fillets, skin on
1 nori sheet (edible seaweed sold in dried, paper-thin sheets.)*
Wasabi Mayonnaise
1/4 whole-egg mayonnaise (good quality)
1 tablespoon wasabi paste
1 Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-68719182315555774942013-07-06T11:44:00.000-07:002013-07-06T11:44:00.210-07:00Garlicky Collard Greens ~ Brazilian Style
Garlicky Collard Greens ~ Brazilian Style
As shared from the kitchen of Once Upon a Plate ~ by Mari
Can adjust recipe according to the amount of collard greens you have.
(I usually cook 1 medium size bunch for two people.)
Ingredients:
2 to 3 large bunches collard greens (about 2 pounds)
5 to 6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-32969510164703938452013-07-01T09:05:00.001-07:002013-07-01T09:06:43.845-07:00Amaretti Cookies ~ Gluten Free & Low Fat
Amaretti Cookies
from the kitchen of Mari@OnceUponaPlate1.com
adapted from "The Legend of The Villa della Luna"
Recipe yields 12 to 14 large cookies, or about 2 dozen small cookies
The recipe from the book is a little vague as far as amount of almonds you'll need, (
it states "two small handfuls". I found I needed more, so it's good to have extra on hand in case you need to add Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-43525047079850441572013-05-30T20:08:00.001-07:002013-05-30T20:08:04.639-07:00Crispy Garlic-Ginger Chicken ~ Asian Style
Crispy Garlic-Ginger Chicken
From the kitchen of Once Upon a Plate by Mari
2 generous main course servings with rice, or
4 servings if part of a multi course meal.
2 chicken breast halves - slice into bite-size strips or cubes
2 tablespoons of rice wine or extra dry sherry (not cooking sherry)
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (Use Tamari if you're gluten free)
1/4 Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-3124076867985459182013-05-18T08:55:00.000-07:002013-05-18T09:35:46.051-07:00Fresh Lemon Cake with (optional) Fruit Glaze
Fresh Lemon Cake with optional Strawberry Glaze
As shared from the kitchen of Once Upon a Plate by Mari
Makes one 8-inch, single layer cake
I don't know why this cake was originally named "French Lemon Cake", perhaps because it is a single layer and doesn't rise much ~ but it I do know that it is one of the easiest cakes to make because the batter is mixed together in the bowl of a food Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-75448168313340575672013-05-10T10:23:00.001-07:002013-05-10T10:23:29.326-07:00Baked Blueberry French Toast with Blueberry Syrup
Blueberry French Toast
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Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread, sliced and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 (8 ounce packages) cream cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes (I use 1 package)
1 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed
12 large eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 cups milk
Method:
Grease or spray with cooking oil a 13" x 9" baking pan. &Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-4750272104728123732013-05-01T12:25:00.000-07:002013-05-01T12:29:52.889-07:00French Bread ~ Two ways (Bread Machine Dough)(You can have softer or crispier crust on these loaves ~see below for method).
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(Crispy Crust: Brush with egg wash only during last 5 minutes of bake time.)
Makes two 13 to 15" baguettes
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons dry milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-46726914602757251262013-03-05T16:11:00.005-08:002013-03-05T16:12:27.660-08:00Chunky Potato and Ham Chowder
Chunky Potato and Ham Chowder
From the kitchen of Once Upon a Plate, by Mari
This is a very forgiving soup in that you can adjust the quantity according to your needs. (Count on one to one and a half medium/large size potatoes per serving.) I always make extra as it reheats very well and seems to improve a day or two after you make it. Note: It will thicken upon refrigeration, Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4009032505850505883.post-63844930131809662952013-02-09T12:48:00.000-08:002013-02-09T13:05:29.125-08:00Julia Child's Master Crepe Recipe
Julia Child's Master Crepe Recipe
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Yields about twenty 5-inch crepes, about ten 8-inch crepes, about six
10-inch crepes. (For filled crepes I use and 8-inch or 10-inch crepe)
Special equipment needed:
A 5-inch, 8-inch or 10-inch non-stick pan (or a well seasoned traditional crepe pan)
1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup cold Mari @ Once Upon a Platehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16780341844995085098noreply@blogger.com