Category: FOOD

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...

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...

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...

Not Your Mama’s Chocolate Shake

admin March 9, 2013 2 Comments
This chocolaty beverage is no ordinary chocolate milk (or shake, since it is thick)!  It is hiding some power house nutrients. It would make a great after school snack for kids.   And parents will like it just as much!  After all, we need these nutrients too!   So what is hiding in this chocolate milk beverage?  Butternut squash!  After using squash in my apple pie smoothie, and liking the...

Vegan Ranch Dressing

admin March 4, 2013 9 Comments
Two and a half years.  That is how long I have been milk free.  And that is how long I went without Ranch dressing.  I always intended to come up with a recipe for it.  But somehow I never got around to it.  Then a few weeks ago I got a real hankering for it.    Rather than do it myself, I thought I would look for a recipe on another blog.  Surely, someone had come up with a good Ranch...

“Nutella Like” Chocolate Spread

admin February 24, 2013 6 Comments
Move over Nutella.  Welcome a newer, healthier version. Actually I made a chocolate spread before.  You can read about it here.  It’s made with sunflower seeds so it is the best option for people with tree nut allergies.  But I can eat pecans so I tend to make this one more frequently than the sunflower seed one.  I think this is a bit creamier. It goes well on toast, rice cakes, celery...