Friday, February 3, 2012

Homemade Soup Day is February 4th

One of our favorite family recipes is Meatball Soup.
It is simply a good soup made easy! 

Meatball Soup Recipe

Easy Meatball Soup
18 oz. pkg. Italian seasoned meatballs  (about 35) 
      or your own homemade meatballs
1 28 oz can Hunts Spaghetti Sauce
1 cup Salsa (optional)
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 14 oz cans beef or vegetable broth
2 cup water
1 cup fresh spinach, coarsely choppped
1/3 cup Orzo or other small pasta
shredded parmesan cheese

Combine meatballs, spaghetti sauce, salsa, broth, water and carrots. Bring to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat. Simmer 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Just before serving add spinach to the soup. Serves 4-6. 
Top with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

It's Fabulous February!


 The Polka Dot Pantry
February Class Schedule

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Delicious Healthy Eating
Fresh and Tasty bites for your Sweetheart
are on the menu for February!
Avacado citrus shrimp salad, Italian Wedding Soup,
Skinny Skillet Steak with an Asian flavor,
top it off with Cheesecake Souffle, and Apple Tartin
Healthy Eating is a monthly class featuring nutrition,
 a variety cooking of cooking skills. 
 We will explore new ideas to make good food great 
 including Low-Glycemic and Heart healthy menus. 
Tuesday, February 7th  7 p.m. $20
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Reserve your spot with Julie today!
 801-643-5156 or rdill752@msn.com

Jr Chef Cupcake Workshop
Make, bake and decorate cupcakes with us!  
Bake cupcakes from scratch to decorate with delicious frosting.
 Learn fun and easy decorating techniques. 
Bake delicious confetti, red velvet and chocolate cupcakes
 and decorate them with sprinkles and candies!
 Saturday, February 11th – 10 a.m. $15
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Artisan Bread 101
Let’s get homemade bread on the table everyday. 
Learn to make, shape and bake “brick oven” style. Take home a loaf.
Skills Covered: Flour 101 – functions of basic ingredients;
 “how” bread works, “no-knead” techniques & shaping.
Wednesday, February 15th– 7 p.m.  $20
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The Whole Enchilada
A hands-on class where you'll prepare traditional Mexican dishes including: 
Enchiladas rolled or stacked with chicken or pork fillings, 
topped with Red or green mole (sauces), Fire roasted salsa & Fiesta rice.
Skills: Chile I.D., Moles/Sauces, 
Enchiladas from the oven and crock-pot,
 vegetable roasting rice cookery.
Take home your favorite sauce or mole
Thursday, February 23rd 7 p.m. $25
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**Jr. Chef classes are open to young
foodies who 10 years and older.
Exceptions can be made for 
exceptional young foodies! Just ask.