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My Favorite Chunky Guacamole And Soon To Be Yours

admin April 11, 2013 5 Comments
Creamy.  Satisfying.  Savory.  Guacamole! Guacamole fulfills that need for something creamy.  And it is nutritious.  Avocados have beneficial monounsaturated fat, high amounts of vitamin K and E, contain folate, potassium, lutein and magnesium, not to mention vitamin C and B6.  I have been making this recipe for several years now.  I prefer my guac chunky so I hand mash and have good...

Good And Easy Eats by Kim Wilson

admin April 8, 2013 0 Comments
Kim Wilson, author of the e-book Good and Easy Eats, sent me a copy of her book to review.    My first impression was that this would be a great book for the beginner cook.  This e-book contains many helpful tips from how to stock a kitchen and pantry to how to peel an onion or cook beans as well as lot of other basic information about wholesome eating. Good and Easy Eats contains breakfast...

Perdue Simply Smart Gluten Free Chicken Tenders – Product Review

admin April 6, 2013 14 Comments
Look at what I found at the grocery store!  Gluten free chicken tenders by Perdue.  They are called Simply Smart.  Not only that, but they are milk and egg free too.  That is nearly unheard of in processed food which is one of the reasons why I almost never buy pre-packaged processed food.   But I found this at a discounted price because it was about to reach it’s sell by date.  (I found...

Sweet and Savory Beef Bean Medley

admin April 3, 2013 1 Comment
This beef and bean dish may not look like much, but it is really good.  Sweet and savory combined, I rank this with comfort food.    Other great things about this meal:  it’s a slow cooker meal and it makes a lot.  I almost always freeze about half.  Then some night when I do not feel like cooking I can simply defrost, warm and enjoy. So, if you are looking for lots of protein, this dish...

Roasted Vegetable Medley

admin March 31, 2013 6 Comments
Savor the flavor of earthy and robust mushrooms.  Red potatoes heated to perfect tenderness. Sweet tasting yellow peppers with fresh, spring asparagus that has just a little crunch, roasted to an undeniable sweetness.  All this and more will delight you with this fabulous roasted vegetable medley.   Mushrooms provide many health benefits that you can read about here.  Asparagus is a nutrient...

Russian Cranberry Chicken

admin March 28, 2013 1 Comment
Slow cooker meal ahead!  A fast and easy dish for the working mom/dad, whether working in the workplace or in the home.  Every mom/dad needs an easy meal now and again; this meal is for you. Typically, I tend to stay away from meals that use foods containing high fructose corn syrup, but this meal is an exception.  Unfortunately, it does contain soy too.  Boo!  However, you can make it...

Cranberry Orange Muffin Oatmeal

admin March 24, 2013 0 Comments
Since my Apple Pie Porridge recipe was a hit, I thought I would make another oatmeal recipe based off of a “baked good.”  So today I bring you Cranberry Orange Muffin Oatmeal.    Okay, it does not taste like a muffin too much, but it makes for a better title than anything else I could think up.  This is easy and tasty too.  If you do not have a lot of time in the morning, you can cook up...

Cherry Vanilla Granola

admin March 20, 2013 6 Comments
I have been at it again; another granola recipe that is. Granola is so easy to make.   It is great for breakfast alone or on top of cereal.  It is a great evening snack.  While I love this recipe and this one, I wanted a new one too.  This one, full of cherry flavor and a hint of vanilla, is so delicious I wrote the recipe to make a large batch. I saw a recipe once that used wheat germ. ...

Power Packed Pancakes

admin March 15, 2013 1 Comment
I call these Power Packed Pancakes because they are packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants!  Lots of “power” to start your day with!   Quinoa flour provides fiber and protein.  In fact, per ¼ cup there is 2g of fiber and 4g of protein.  Buckwheat flour (which is not wheat at all) boasts 6g of fiber and 5g of protein per ¼ cup.  Blueberries add an extra burst of flavor.  But...

Jazzy Jello

admin March 12, 2013 7 Comments
Jello may make for an odd blog post.  After all, everyone knows how to make Jello!  But this is a jazzed up version.  It’s more than just Jello and water!   I include it here because I sometimes think that people overlook the simple ideas.  This Jello concoction makes for a great dessert or snack.  Perfect for after supper, before bed, after school, or mid-day, this can be a perfect snack...