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Blueberry Scones

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBlueberries and scones, what an incredible smell to fill the house with on a lazy morning. Sadly my parents blueberry plants had just hit full maturity when an ice storm wiped them out. So bummed, but thankfully we have a great produce stand we can get fresh berries from. Just not as cool as picking them from the bush yourself….

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Grilled Skirt Steak

Grilled Skirt Steak In Sweet Balsamic Marinade

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

TweetSkirt steak is one of those meats that you can generally find for inexpensively. Or it can be found in the clearance section of your meat dept. I love to shop in the mornings and snag meats for 30-50% off! Every time I’ve frozen skirt steak recipes it’s worked out really well. The meat is thinner so the marinade really…

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Healthier Banana Bread

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetJust because we’re going a little healthier doesn’t mean the flavor or texture is going to be ruined. I’ve updated my recipe to go half whole wheat flour (although it’s also good with all whole wheat flour), swapped out the oil for apple sauce and decreased the flour and sugar a little bit. This recipe makes 2 loaves because it…

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Proper Freezer Containers

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Quick Chef | 8 Comments

TweetYou did the “hard” work and cooked some amazing foods. Now it’s time to keep that food for later meals and keep it as fresh as possible. Freezer burn is a nasty thing that can happen to foods stored in the freezer when not properly stored. Freezer burn occurs when thousands of tiny water molecules turn into ice crystals within…

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strawberry freezer jam recipe

Strawberry Surprise Freezer Jam

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Quick Chef | 1 Comments

TweetStrawberry season! This is the time to take full advantage of the wonderful berry. Here in the pacific northwest and my area in particular, we have a lot of strawberry farms. Our major season is in June but I know the rest of the country gets sunshine sooner. lol I want to make sure I get recipes out so all…

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