| Orange Cardamom Blueberry Crostada Jun 2nd 2014, 21:04 There's no need for a pie pan with this easy-to-make free form blueberry pastry dessert. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 10:04:05 PM |
|  | Maple-Walnut Muffins Jun 2nd 2014, 20:47 I needed a baking cookbook of some sort for my "dessert of the month" challenge and after careful deliberation, and much drooling, over at least 20 books about baking, each with stunning photographs I settled on William Sonoma's The Baking Book: Essential Recipes for Today's Home Baker. I love this baking cookbook. I've leafed through it a number of times already...just to make sure I didn't miss anything delicious. I'm intrigued by a number of the different baking methods and I know that this cookbook will help me expand my baking knowledge and repertoire!!! Earlier in the week, my quarterly shipment of organic maple syrup arrived from Amazon. I knew right away that this bread would be first on the list to try! While I didn't have any pecans in the pantry, I did have some walnuts leftover from the holidays. They substituted easily into the original recipe, as did the rice milk that I used in place of the buttermilk. I love how this recipe uses the pecans/walnuts. You grind half of them in a food processor with some flour and then mix the "nut flour" into the batter. And then you coarsely chop the other half to fold into the batter after it has been prepared. This created a perfectly nutty flavor with not too much crunch! And all the milk, syrup, eggs and butter gave them a great moist and fluffy texture. A keeper of a recipe, for sure...Nom. Nom. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 9:47:02 PM |
| | Fruity Muffins Jun 2nd 2014, 20:31 One of my goals is to eat better at breakfast. I am not a morning person and so I seem to all too often run out the door to work and not grab a thing for breakfast. That leads to either eating no breakfast. That leads to either eating no breakfast, which is not healthy, or picking up fast food, which is also not healthy. This muffin recipe comes from my mom. Mom always makes these at the holidays. But not just the winter ones. We would also have them on the morning of 4th of July before we headed out to watch the parade. They are absolutely wonderful and nutritious! I make a double or even triple batch and then freeze them. That makes it a snap to just grab one (or two or three) on the goo and has me actually eating a nutritious breakfast. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 9:31:29 PM |
| | Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins Jun 2nd 2014, 18:40 A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from all three of my kids after having a taste, I'd say they were a success! | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:40:16 PM |
| | Dave's Chow Mein Jun 2nd 2014, 18:33 My own take on my grandmother's dish. Apparently, back in the 50s, it was all the rage for American housewives to cook chow mein. And even though the dish is not authentic Chinese, it is authentic Chinese-American. This side-dish makes 7 Cups of chow mein; it is intended to be served in 1-Cup servings. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:33:09 PM |
| | Raspberry Almond Quinoa - Breakfast Recipe Jun 2nd 2014, 18:32 I recently decided to cut out all forms of white and brown sugar from my diet to find out if this elimination would help steady my energy level throughout the day. I'm proud to report that I went without sugar for the entire month of May and plan to continue down this path! I discovered a noticeable difference in my energy level, productivity, consistency and clarity in my thinking after going without sugar for several weeks. Eliminating sugar was not an easy task. Preparing lunch was not too bad. I usually prepared salads with homemade vinaigrette and grilled chicken. Dinner was also easy since I don't usually prepare meals that contain a lot of sugar. However, I quickly figured out that I'd have to be a little creative with meals for breakfast. Since most packaged breakfast cereals contain sugar (even the "plain" varieties). I have learned to make quick "from scratch" breakfast meal using eggs, oats or quinoa, which is a very good source of magnesium. While it does take 15 minutes for quinoa to cook, I have learned a couple of ways to make the most of this time. 1. Make a larger batch. Portion the cooked quinoa into small, single-serve proportions, place them in reusable containers like Ziploc Brand Containers and leave in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you are ready to eat, mix in other ingredients you want after you reheat the single-serve bowl and voila - breakfast in minutes! 2. Prepare first thing in the morning. Begin preparing the quinoa just after you wake up and go about your morning routine while it's cooking. Get the children's breakfast ready, finish packing lunches, check backpacks for homework, etc. Within 15 minutes of checking off your morning to-do list, your cereal will be ready! Raspberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa is my favorite. Here's the recipe: | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:32:44 PM |
| | Make Ahead Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa - Gluten Free Fall Breakfast Jun 2nd 2014, 18:19 If you are in need of a gluten free breakfast to enjoy this fall, here you go. Quinoa makes for a fantastic breakfast...as it is packed with protein and doesn't leave you wanting more, like a bowl of cereal can. Mix in some pumpkin and fall spices and you've got the perfect warm meal for a crisp cool morning. Also, this is a great way to use just part of a can of pumpkin. Hope y'all enjoy this new fall breakfast as much as I do! | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:19:08 PM |
| | Cinnamon Walnut Quinoa With Raisins - Breakfast Week Jun 2nd 2014, 18:06 Meet the new porridge! Goldilocks is sure to eat all three bowls of this delicious "dressed up oatmeal"! Except it's not oatmeal!!! This gluten-free breakfast is sure to please the entire family, not just those who need to eat sans gluten. It's cooked quinoa with a little sweetness and cinnamon, then topped with walnuts and raisins. Move on over Wheaties...this is the new breakfast of champions! Protein from the quinoa and the nuts, small dose of fruit from the raisins, and a little bit of antioxidant from the cinnamon! Serve with some milk, or as is. Serve it with some fresh fruit, or as is. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:06:57 PM |
| | Shrimp and Pear Salad Jun 2nd 2014, 18:03 I combined two weightwatchers recipes to make this salad, using up some ingredients that I needed to use. It worked out very well for us. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:03:55 PM |
| | Homemade Mayonnaise - 2 Ways Jun 2nd 2014, 18:03 Here is a quick and easy way to make an all natural mayonnaise... 2 different ways. It can be made using 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or 1 teaspoon minced garlic, depending on your preference. It will keep for several days in the refrigerator. Enjoy! | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:03:47 PM |
| | My Mother's Tomato and Eggs Jun 2nd 2014, 18:03 Since I can remember my mom made this dish. It was one of our favorites and both my sister and I continue to make it for our family. Best thing is that it is quick and easy as can be to prepare. It can be served as a side dish for meat, fish or on its own. Note that the tomatoes are meant to be the star of the dish not the eggs. Hope you enjoy it too. | Rating: 0 Created: Jun 2, 2014 7:03:43 PM |
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