• Mike,  Recipes

    Chocolate Waffles/Pancakes

    For my kids this has become one of their favorite breakfast requests the past coupld of years.  They finally helped in making it the last two times and were surprised when I poured in the coffee. What you’ll need:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (more or less)5 Tbls butter1 1/2 c Flour1/2 cup of cocoa powder (I prefer to use Herseys but store brand works well too)1 1/4 c sugara dash of Salt from a shaker (to help sweeten)1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 1/4 cup sour cream (pancakes I replace this with milk)3 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract (I use a tad more)1/4 cup coffeeEasiest way to get this all…

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    Stuffed Chicken Breast

    Here is another tried and true recipe.  Made this for everyone last night and even the sauce was spooned out over garlic bread so they could finish it all off.   INGREDIENTS (Here is what you will need):4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves.  NOTE:  I have found that it is best when you buy these from the butcher counter as they will be thicker breast halves.  However, the bag halves will work just be careful when slicing them in half. 15 ounces ricotta cheese10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained1 clove minced garlic (I usually substitute 1tbps of minced garlic from the jar)2 eggs8 ounces shredded mozzarella16 ounces spaghetti sauce…

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    Mmm … Apple Crisp

    I need to go search for more of my old hard drives.  I think I have gathered most of my recipes to start posting.  This one has me going to the store to get rolled oats.  Let’s start with preheating the oven to 350 degrees, k.  Why you ask?  Well, whilst you are preparing everything you will get the oven heated. Here’s what you’re going to need:9×13 baking pan.  I typically use a glass pan and grease the bottom myself.  Your choice on pan though.8 cups sliced apples (I prefer Red Delicious or Granny experiment for your favorite)2 cups flour2 cups rolled oats1 tsp cinnamon (ground).5 tsp nutmeg (ground)1.5 cups brown…

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    Spinach, Chicken, and Wild Rice Soup

    Okay, so I promised I would start posting some recipes that I have created, written down, or used in the past.  Some of you have been my “guinea pigs”, thankfully none reading this have been “victims” of my cooking.  Well, at least to my knowledge, if you felt like a “victim” please let me know!  I’ll make sure to add something special to your next meal.  *evil grin* Here’s what you’ll need:1  14ounce can chicken broth1  10.75ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup2/3  cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed and drained3  cups water1/2  teaspoon crushed dried thyme1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper3  cups chopped cooked chicken (chose your favorite way to do this,…

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    BBQ Ribs

    What you’ll need to get started:6 pounds pork spareribs1 1/2 cups white sugar1/4 cup salt2 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper3 tablespoons sweet paprika1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste2 tablespoons garlic powder Later in the process you will need:5 tablespoons pan drippings1/2 cup chopped onion4 cups ketchup3 cups hot water4 tablespoons brown sugarcayenne pepper to taste salt and pepper to taste1 cup wood chips, soaked   What to do: If I have to tell you how to prep the meat, stop. Go to your local restaurant; one that truly slow cooks their ribs. You’ll be happier. J Now, in a medium to large sized bowl mix together the sugar, salt,…

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    Key Lime Pie

    What you will need:  1 – .3-oz box sugar free lime flavor gelatin ¼ cup boiling water 2 containers (8 oz each) Key Lime Pie flavor light yogurt 1 container (8 oz) frozen fat free whipped topping 1 – 9” reduced fat graham cracker pie crust  How to prepare: In large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.  With wire whisk, stir in yogurt with wooden spoon, fold in whipped topping.  Transfer mixture to pie crust, refrigerate overnight.

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    Parmesan Pork Tenderloin

    What you will need:  1LB.    Pork Tenderloin 3Tbsp  Seasoned bread crumbs 1Tbsp  Grated parmesan cheese 1tsp    salt 1/8tsp pepper Cooking oil spray 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced  How to prepare: Cut the tenderloin crosswise into 8 slices approximately 1” thick. Place the cut side of the tenderloin down on it’s cut surface and flatten to ½” thickness. Start heating large skillet to medium heat and coat skillet with cooking oil spray. Combine the seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Place flattened tenderloins in mixture and flip to coat the tenderloins. Add coated tenderloins, onions, and garlic.  Sauté 8-10 minutes turning pork…

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    Coffee Cake

    This is an easy coffee cake, baked in a square or round layer-cake pan. INGREDIENTS:Topping:1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)1/4 cup butter, room temperature1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cake:1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (sift before measuring)2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup melted butter1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Here’s How:Preheat over for 375° For the topping:In small mixing bowl, combine topping ingredients. Blend with fork until crumbly.  Set aside. For the cake:Sift 1 1/2 cups sifted flour with baking powder and salt into a bowl. In a medium bowl, beat together beaten egg and 3/4 cup sugar and 1/3 cup…

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    Event ID: 18456

    Typically seen with application to SQL DB authentication. You can find more detail out on Microsoft’s support web site but here are some things to look at just off the top:To increase security, the error message that is returned to the client deliberately hides the nature of the authentication error. However, in the SQL Server error log, a corresponding error contains an error state that maps to an authentication failure condition. Compare the error state to the following list to determine the reason for the login failure. State     Description   2   User ID is not valid.   5   User ID is not valid.   6  …

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    Be prepared…

    I have a feeling here that I’m about to do a knowledge dump over the next few days.  Usually that is everything from personal thoughts (yikes watch out for those posts! :O ), cooking, politics, web, general news, and technical helps.  Kind of like one of my rants … only like 10+ in one day!  Keep an eye out … for some of you that also means to keep that last available brain cell around a bit longer so you’ll get it when I’m poking fun at you too!