This recipe is adapted from an apricot vinaigrette recipe that my sister-in-law shared with me. This vinaigrette tastes amazing served over baby spinach along with feta cheese, candied pecans, sliced strawberries and craisins.
What’s for Lunch? Quick Flatbread Pizza
February 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s what Jack and I had for lunch today along with fresh veggies. I picked up Flatout Multigrain with Flax flatbread at Costco this week and decided to try pizza toppings on top. Yum. We actually didn’t have pizza sauce in the house so I threw a jar of spaghetti sauce, a can of tomato paste, crushed garlic, a little salt and oregano in my and made my own. I’ll freeze the rest for later use. Then here’s what I {Read More}
Lunch Idea: Warm Fruit Greek Yogurt Dish & Veggie Salad
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Here’s what I had for lunch today. It’s healthy and delicious. Warm Fruit Greek Yogurt Dish In a skillet, put frozen blueberries and home-canned peaches (or whatever fruits you enjoy) and heat the fruit over medium heat. Meanwhile scoop your plain Greek yogurt into your bowl. We buy on the Fage Greek Yogurt at Costco for $4.99. Put warmed fruit over your Greek yogurt and enjoy! I paired it with a veggie salad to round off the meal. This yogurt {Read More}
Simple Black Bean & Corn Soup
January 5, 2012 by 1 Comment
Here’s what I made for dinner tonight. This was my first time making it and we loved it. Even my 5 year old gobbled it right up. I adapted it from this recipe found on AllRecipe.com. Black Bean & Corn Soup 1 onion 1 cup carrots 1 clove garlic 1.5 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 3 cups vegetable stock 2 cans organic black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup organic frozen corn 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 can (14.5 oz.) {Read More}
How I Spent My Day…
December 20, 2011 by 6 Comments
If you noticed that things have been a little quiet here today…this is what I’ve been up to with my friends. I made the ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate and the peanut peanut balls. Find the peanut butter balls recipe here. And I’ll share the ginger cookies recipe in the next couple of days. If anyone is interested in the recipes for the other 2 varieties, I’ll see if I can get those recipes from my friends. What’s your {Read More}
Simple Homemade Beer Bread Recipe
September 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I mentioned on Facebook yesterday that I made beer bread for lunch and a couple people asked for the recipe. Thanks so much to my friend Sarah who shared this recipe with me. Simple Beer Bread Recipe 3 cups flour 1 tsp. salt 3 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 12 oz. beer 1/4 cup butter In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add beer and mix well. Put in a 8×8 pan and spread. Melt about 1/4 cup butter {Read More}
Simply in Season: How to Make Peach Freezer Jam
August 31, 2011 by 6 Comments
So here it is… my first vlog which is just a fancy word for a video blog entry. It’s strange to listen and watch yourself on video, but I hope it helps show you how easy homemade jam is. If you’re interested in other jam recipes, here’s strawberry rhubarb freezer jam and strawberry freezer jam.
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread Recipe
July 25, 2011 by 3 Comments
Zucchini is taking over our house. Saturday night I started with this Pumpkin Zucchini Bread recipe on AllRecipes.com and here’s the recipe that I came up with. And it’s doubled, because we have A LOT of zucchini and I throw the extra loaves in the freezer. Pumpkin Zucchini Bread 6 eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree 1 1/2 cup applesauce 1/2 cup oil 2 Tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose {Read More}
Freezer Cooking: Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Pancakes with Oatmeal
July 7, 2011 by 3 Comments
I made Chocolate Chip pancakes for lunch today and made a big batch, so I could freeze the extras for easy breakfasts. Cereal deals seem to be seldom lately. You’ll find the original recipe for Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes on Money Saving Mom. Here’s how I adapted the recipe: I cut out 1/3 of the butter, lowered the milk, and used a little less sugar and salt. I typically cook what we need for lunch or dinner {Read More}
Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe
May 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Simple recipe for homemade pancakes. Skip the box…these are seriously yummy.
