2011 Holiday Cookbooks
This holiday season, my goal is to bring “different” foods to the table. The same old turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes just doesn’t cut it for me anymore. My focus this year, is on desserts. I have been fortunate enough to have a huge selection of cookbooks sent to me to browse and find what will fit the needs of my family. (1) The Butch Bakery Cookbook by David Arrick This is number one on my list. These are not your ordinary cupcakes. Think Jack Daniels and...
Read MoreShrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa
Adapted from the Eat Clean Diet Pineapple Salsa 1 pineapple, grilled 1/2 cup pears, chopped 1/4 cup red onions, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded, chopped juice from 1 lime salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp chopped cilantro Mix together in bowl. Shrimp Tacos 1 lb shrimp, deveined, peeled, tails removed 1 tsp Favorite Chile Powder (I used Hill Country Chile Powder, Manzanillo is fine) salt and pepper to taste 6 corn tortillas 1 avocado Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray,...
Read MoreEasiest Fudgesicle Ice Cream EVER
Fourth of July is right around the corner, and I find myself stealing my kids fudgesicles daily. So, I decide to put my kitchen aid ice cream maker to work (stay tuned for some lemongrass tea sorbet and lavender sorbet this week)…. Easiest Fudgsicle Ice Cream Ever In package (4 oz) of chocolate pudding 4 cups almond milk ( you can use regular milk too) Mix ingredients in a bowl. Freeze for 10-15 minutes. Add to ice cream maker and ice-cream-itize. Bookmark...
Read More2011 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
The new 2011 Dirty Dozen has been released. Basically, this means DO NOT SKIMP on these. Go organic if possible for this list. The dirty Dozen means they have been tested and proven to contain the highest amounts of chemicals, pesticides, and otherwise dirty *ish* Dirty Dozen 2011 Apples Celery Strawberries Peaches Spinach Nectarines (imported) Grapes (imported) Sweet bell peppers Potatoes Blueberries (domestic) Lettuce Kale/collard greens Clean 15 for 2011 Go ahead and be a cheapo on...
Read MoreGrilled Portabello, Tomato, Goat Cheese
Good GOD, I would eat 50 of these suckers if I had the ingredients! (Adapted from cookinglight) Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic mixed with 1 tbsp olive oil 4 (6-inch) pita rounds 1 (6-ounce) package portobello mushrooms 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/3 cup (3 ounces) goat cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil Preparation Preheat a grill pan over...
Read MoreWhite Sangria for Summertime Inner Peace
Ingredients: 2 bottles of white wine (I prefer pinot grigio) 2 oranges, peeled and sliced 1 lemons, sliced 1 limes, sliced 1 grapefruit, sliced 1 pineapple, sliced 1 honeydew, sliced 1 cantaloupe, sliced 1 bunch of green, seedless grapes 1 cup of grappa…..add more if you are having a horrible day (can be found at any liquor store) Ice Preparation: Mix it together, turn on the sprinklers and just make sure the kids stay in the yard. If you prefer your beverage sweeter, add some agave...
Read MoreVegan Chai Cream Pie
*adapted from Cooking Light and made vegan* 1 package vegan-friendly pie dough (or homemade) 2 cups Chai Tea Concentrate (or you can make your own chai tea with 2 Cups almond milk 8 cardamom pods crushed, 8 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick , 1/2 inch piece of peeled ginger, and 1 black tea bag) 1/3 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/8 tsp salt 3 tsp Ener-G *see directions for replacing with egg 4 tbsp warm water 1 1/2 tbsp Earth’s Balance Vegan Whipped Cream (most whipped creams are dairy-free) Cook...
Read MoreTry Something New With Your Mac & Cheese
Luxury Lobster Macaroni and Cheese Serves 8 You can easily turn this into a vegetarian recipe for delicious mac and cheese by just leaving the lobster out of it. But if you still want the seafood and don’t want to splurge on lobster, consider using an 8 oz. container of lump crab meat instead. 12 oz. cavatappi macaroni (find this curly, longer pasta next to the elbow macaroni) 1lb. lobster or three defrosted lobster tails 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. olive oil ½ cup flour ¾ cup butter 2 garlic...
Read MoreQuick Breakfast
Individual Breakfast Quiches 6 eggs, whisked (use only egg whites for a healthier option) 1 cup of frozen spinach, thawed and drained 2/3 cups of feta cheese (or cheese of your choice) ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine eggs, spinach, cheese and pepper, and mix thoroughly. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, then pour the egg mixture in each muffin tin. Fill each cup only halfway—the egg mixture will rise during...
Read MoreWhy Cranberries?
emonies, and as a medicinal aide, native peoples valued and embraced the benefits of the remarkable cranberry eons before commercial harvesting came into existence. The antioxidants in cranberries can protect your skin. That, in addition to their ability to prevent urinary tract infections, makes cranberries a win-win addition to your diet. With this in mind, it makes good sense to utilize more cranberries in your cooking this fall. Spicy Cranberry Dip With ten minutes to spare before...
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