My culinary adventures

Ch-ch-ch-Pudding!

2012-02-10T20:30:00.000-05:00

Remember Chia Pets? So do I. But did you know that Chia seeds are actually the newest superfood? (Well, newest in the sense that I just heard about it the other day from my CrossFit coach, Hillary). High in Omega 3's, ALA, a shit ton of fiber (that might make you shit a ton if you aren't careful), naturally hydrating, and useful in just about anything. So I went to Costco the other day

Sausage hash

2012-02-08T11:25:00.000-05:00

I love when something like 2 ingredients turns into deliciousness. My apologies for not having proper measurements for spices, but play around with what you have, what you like! That's part of the fun in cooking! Ingredients: 1 pound bulk breakfast sausage 3-4 turnips, shredded and excess moisture removed (I grated mine in the food processor last night, then wrapped them in a couple of

Coconut flax perch

2012-02-07T12:46:00.000-05:00

First, I have to thank Hillary over at CrossFit Bloomfield for giving me the idea for the coating with this recipe, she had some chicken a couple of weeks ago she had baked and it inspired me. 3/4 pound of fresh caught lake perch (or your fish of choice) Coconut milk 1/2 cup golden flax meal 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut flakes 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2

Bone broth

2012-02-07T12:35:00.001-05:00

Have a couple of days to let things simmer on the stove and then sit in the fridge? Why not make some bone broth? Bone broth, while it may seem complicated by the length of time it can take, is actually just as simple as making any other broth, and the health benefits far surpass the inconvenience it may cause. Here is a rundown, compliments of Marks Daily Apple: Bone marrow – We went

Lamb Meatballs

2012-02-06T12:10:00.000-05:00

First, I have to give credit where credit is due. Primal Blueprint Quick & Easy Meals is probably my go-to cookbook when I'm feeling uninspired or am lacking on ideas for food prep. It truly is quick and easy, and every single recipe I've made has been a winner. When I was at the store last week I picked up some ground lamb on sale (yes, cheap meat!) and set out to make the lamb meatballs that

Green beans with caramelized onions and bacon

2012-01-18T10:09:00.000-05:00

Super quick and super easy side dish alert! I'm having dinner tonight with two girlfriends, we've started monthly paleo dinners and it's really nice to have other people who eat how I do, so we can get together, eat some healthy, delicious food and catch up with each other :) Juliana is hosting tonight so I threw together a side. 1 bag frozen (or fresh if you've got them) green beans. I

Zucchini Fries

2012-01-07T17:15:00.000-05:00

Hello world! I'm alive and well, just been using a lot of cookbooks/old recipes/food not worth mentioning which is why I haven't posted much lately. Today though, I have a new treat....Zucchini fries! My apologies in advance, I kind of threw this together and as usual, didn't measure, but this is something that you can alter based on how much you are making. And a helpful step if you have

Super rich, chocolately paleo pudding

2011-12-13T20:47:00.000-05:00

I was talking to Hillary, my CrossFit coach this morning and she told me about the pudding she recently made with avocados in it. I know what you're thinking. Avocados? In pudding? However, I've seen several variations of recipes floating around the web for this, and since I had 1.5 avocados (the other half was put in a smoothie this morning) that were destined for the trash the next day

Goat cheese stuffed mushroom

2011-10-10T11:54:00.000-04:00

OMG, LOVE! 2 of my favorite things (mushrooms and goat cheese) together as one. 1 large portabello mushroom cap, stem and gills removed Goat cheese In the cap of the mushroom, spread some goat cheese and stick under the broiler until the top is browned. Remove from broiler and put in a skillet over medium heat and cover for 5 or so minutes (until the mushroom is tender)

Salmon Hash

2011-10-10T11:51:00.000-04:00

So I'm not the biggest fan of salmon, so what did I do? Bought a piece of salmon. Yeah, I know, I don't make much sense. Last night I seasoned it with some lemon pepper seasoning, cooked the salmon up in my cast iron pan, and took a bite and realized "nope, I don't like this". But I wasn't about to waste it and thought about giving it to Charlie this morning so he'd have a super treat with

Chicken with sundried tomatoes, olives and mushrooms

2011-10-06T14:18:00.000-04:00

The other night I was supposed to have a Skpe dinner date with my primal eating buddy, Sarah, but work interfered and our dinner was postponed. So this afternoon, after realizing I didn't have anything for lunch, I thought this was a perfect opportunity to make it. The original recipe can be found here, my adaptation is below. 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half 1/4-1/2 cup

Roasted acorn squash

2011-09-30T15:49:00.000-04:00

Last week I bought an acorn squash without really knowing what I'd do with it....today, I did something. 1 acorn squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (this was definitely a pain to peel, I tried the veggie peeler but that didn't work so well, but I did the best I could) 1TB coconut oil 1TB honey (or more, depending on how sweet you want it) 2t cinnamon (I just sprinkled a bunch of cinnamon on,

Primal Pumpkin Pie

2011-09-21T12:23:00.000-04:00

So. When I was like 8 I had a slice of pumpkin pie, and ended up throwing up later that night, which led me to an aversion of pumpkin pie for about 20 years. A few years back, it was Thanksgiving at Nana's house and my Aunt Karen made a pumpkin pie from scratch (meaning with pumpkins she grew in her garden, yeah, she's hardcore like that). OMG. AMAZING. Sadly, because there were more

Savory cauliflower rice

2011-09-13T09:24:00.000-04:00

Oh cauliflower. You aren't the first thing that comes to mind when people think of rice, unless you are a primal eater, then, it's the first thing you think of as a substitution! And it's so versatile, you can do it up so many different ways, and today I found another variation, savory cauliflower rice. This dish is great as a side, or to serve alongside the pork carnitas that I made, or if

Gazpacho!

2011-08-30T12:53:00.001-04:00

So this was the first time I've made gazpacho, I don't know why, given that there are a bazillion recipes out there, and it always seemed like I was out of one or two things, but today, faced with a bevy of veggies and not enough time/appetite to eat them all, gazpacho came to mind. My ingredients: Fresh from the garden tomatoes (yes, it's almost September and I FINALLY have ripe tomatoes)

Zucchini pasta

2011-08-11T18:49:00.000-04:00

No grains? No problem! Vegetarian? This is the meal for you! This is one of those creations where I am kicking myself a little for not properly measuring things out, but I guess that's when some of the best stuff happens. And I didn't want to wait to post it until I made it again, so here you go. Obviously you can use whatever you have on hand and play around with the seasonings, this is

No sugar needed!

2011-07-20T21:26:00.000-04:00

First off, I apologize for the crappy picture quality, I didn't feel like lugging out the good camera... Anyway, sweet tooth strikes again, and this whole no sugar thing throws a damper on that, but I came up with an amazing solution. I say no sugar needed, because this is plenty sweet on its own. Preheat your oven (or toaster oven if you have one, no sense in heating up the whole oven just

Got berries?

2011-07-19T21:13:00.000-04:00

So it's July here in Michigan and that means blueberries are abundant. Everywhere I'm at lately I see blueberries on sale, 2 pints for $3 or 2/$4 so last week when they were $1/pint I bought 3. I've never been a big fan of blueberries, I didn't mind them in a fruit salad or something but since switching my diet, I love things I never really cared for (like blueberries). Unfortunately, one can

Anything goes slaw

2011-07-13T21:30:00.000-04:00

Just like the title says, anything goes for this dish. I picked up a head of cabbage from the store and when my original recipe didn't quite work out, I played the "let's scavenge in the fridge" to come up with a dish. First, assemble your ingredients. I used: 1/2 head purple cabbage (about 3-4 cups) 1 large cooked, diced chicken breast (about 1-2 cups) 1 diced mango 1 diced granny smith

Paleo stir fry

2011-06-28T13:23:00.000-04:00

Okay, technically I guess this is more paleo-ish because of the oyster sauce I used, but it's what I had and I don't know of a paleo alternative. Anyway.....this little creation came out pretty tasty! Super easy to throw together, and you can really use whatever veggies/seasonings you have on hand to come up with your own creation. This re-heats really well and will make 3-5 servings (

Hot Dog Salad

2011-05-18T08:09:00.000-04:00

The original recipe came courtesy of Rachael Ray, but thanks to me not having some of the items (granulated sugar, cabbage, yellow mustard) I decided to improvise it and make it more paleo-friendly (although the original recipe is pretty close!). My version came out pretty good, the dressing was tangy, but not too tangy, and the addition of the sauerkraut really helped add some flavor. I

Meatza!

2011-05-03T17:06:00.000-04:00

Call it what you want, fancy meatloaf, bunless burger, but like many others, I call it meatza. Very simple, get yourself some meat, some veggies and anything else you want and assemble. Below is my recipe. Base 1 pound ground beef (I used an organic 80/20 that I got from Costco) Your choice of seasoning (I did garlic powder, crushed red pepper, Montreal steak seasoning, a little bit of

Stuffed Cabbage

2011-04-15T14:47:00.000-04:00

Growing up, my Polish grandma always called them "gumpkie" (pronounced like "goo-ump-key") but recent searching has revealed that it's actually called "golabki" but, as I searched Wiki for the correct spelling, looks like it is pronounced how I pronounced it. Anyway....I used this recipe as a base, and made a few alterations, such as figuring out what temp to bake it at since I didn't see it

Primal cookies!

2011-04-03T14:33:00.000-04:00

If you know me, you know I have a sweet tooth. Cookies, chocolate, jelly beans, Costco cake (seriously, those things are like 5 pounds of nothing at all good for you but oh so delicious, except last time I had some, oh it was too sweet) and thankfully, making the switch to PB doesn't mean giving up treats! Enter the readers of Mark's Daily Apple and their awesome reader-created (free!)

A Two-fer! Steak and cauliflower

2011-04-03T14:16:00.000-04:00

I must give credit where credit is due, and because I'm too lazy to copy/paste/type out recipes, links you shall receive! First, when I switched to the primal lifestyle, I was worried "what will happen to all of the food magazines I subscribe to and all of my cookbooks?!" but the more I transition it into my daily life, I realize that, for the most part, it's very simple! Granted, the recipe

Zucchini chips

2011-03-30T08:34:00.000-04:00

**Please excuse the crappy iPhone camera quality here. Okay, so I was inspired by this post for zucchini chips, but obviously, my chips didn't come out nearly as large as the ones the reader made. Perhaps they used the oven instead of the food dehydrator? Anyway, these are still delicious, and I had about a pound of small zucchini, so maybe large won't shrink up as much? But now I have

Veggie lasagna

2011-03-28T15:51:00.000-04:00

First, make the creamed spinach (if you buy an 8 ounce container of the Boursin or whatever you use, just use half, I'll tell you what to do with the other half in a few...) Then, get about a pound of zucchini, peel it and slice it lengthwise, not super thin but not super thick either and when you're done, drizzle it with some EVOO, and season with whatever

Kale chips

2011-03-28T08:08:00.000-04:00

I apologize for the above picture, taken with the crappy camera phone. It was on a whim and while not the prettiest, it's certainly a tasty treat when you are craving a crunchy/salty chip substitute. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Tear the leaves from the stems from a bunch of kale (I used one bunch for this and just kept going back for a handful every time I walked by the stove-not sure how well

Creamed spinach

2011-02-28T15:07:00.000-05:00

Several months ago I came across this recipe and it sounded (and looked) amazing and thought "I must try this!" Fast forward to several months later and fat free is not in my vocabulary with the whole primal lifestyle I am leading, so I tweaked it a little to make it more primal-friendly. This definitely isn't something you want to eat every day, but it was sooo delicious and was a great

Pork chop sandwich

2011-02-02T12:38:00.000-05:00

I know, I know. I have an absence to explain, photos to upload, recipes to post. I've been lazy! But, when something comes along that warrants posting, you will find it here. Today's creation? The pork chop sandwich. Preheat your oven (or if you have it, your toaster oven) to 350 degrees. Take 2 thin (1/4"-1/2" or so) boneless pork chops and season them on each side with a little salt,

Brussels Sprouts salad

2010-11-22T14:18:00.000-05:00

So, now that I'm embarking on my 30-day "paleo/primal-ish" challenge, that means lots of new recipes and lots of cooking. I found this recipe over at Pinch My Salt and after making a couple of changes to it, it's almost 100% paleo! I didn't have walnuts on hand so I used chopped pecans, as well as substitute coconut oil for the brown sugar and okay, I did use a packet of Truvia just to add a

Sweet potato hash

2010-11-22T14:15:00.000-05:00

Thanks again, to Pinch My Salt, for another great recipe! Sweet Potato Hash (Adapted from Pinch My Salt): 1TB coconut oil 1TB butter 3-4 cups of peeled, diced sweet potatoes (1/4-1/2" is good, the larger they are, the longer they will take to cook) 1 small onion, chopped 1/2t ground cumin 1/2t paprika Dash of crushed red pepper Salt and pepper to taste (optional) Fresh or dried parsley (

Turkey tacos with a twist

2010-09-14T13:33:00.000-04:00

Serious slacking going on here these days....but, I've been cooking, just haven't been talking about it :) I bought an eggplant recently. Why, I don't know, because I'm not a big fan of eggplant at all. But there is something about it, it's just so pretty! So, determined to come up with a use for it and not waste my dollar, I started brainstorming and came up with this: Turkey/veggie tacos

Banana Pudding Squares

2010-07-25T22:07:00.000-04:00

Win! Trying to find a yummy dessert and still keep it healthy can be a challenge sometimes, but this recipe did not disappoint! It was a big hit at a recent dinner with friends and will definitely be on the menu again. (Plus it makes a lot so is great for a big crowd). Banana Pudding Squares, compliments of Kraft (I'm being lazy and just providing the link if anyone wants the recipe, but

Chicken with balsamic citrus glaze

2010-06-13T20:06:00.000-04:00

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3-4 tablespoons minced shallots 1 heaping tablespoon honey Pinch of ground allspice 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Dash of fresh grated lemon zest 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Cook chicken breasts in a large skillet with 1-2 tablespoons oil. Remove when cooked thoroughly and keep warm in a

Miso soup

2010-06-13T20:00:00.000-04:00

I love miso soup, really, it's one of my favorite things. What I don't love, however, is having to pay like $3-$4 at a restaurant for a tiny cup! So, after watching an episode of Good Eats, I set out to the Asian market to pick up the ingredients. First, I have to give myself a pat on the back for successfully navigating the aisles and finding what I need, even with things not clearly printed

Crab Cakes

2010-06-06T19:00:00.000-04:00

Lazy blogger back again! I've been cooking (kind of), but I'm lacking in motivation I guess. Anyway, I got a craving for crab cakes the other day and even though I have a 2 pack of Maryland style crab cakes from Trader Joes in my freezer, I decided to give it a go on my own. For the first time, I think they came out okay! I think next time I will use lump crab meat (I just didn't want to

Simple snacks

2010-04-25T21:27:00.000-04:00

Some of you might be grossed out at the thought of this combination, but my mom used to make it all the time (well, she used the regular, sugar loaded jello) and it's always been a tasty treat for me. 1 package (4 serving size) any flavor gelatin. (I used sugar free raspberry Jello) 1 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup canned fruit, drained. (I used mandarin oranges) Prepare Jello as directed and let

Sweet potato fries

2010-04-20T08:57:00.000-04:00

Lazy blogger here...I've been cooking, I just haven't been cook/blogging, but this was worthy of a post :) First, lets talk nutrition. These babies are loaded with it! Excellent source of Vitamin A, packed with Vitamin C, lots of fiber and low on calories. Sounds like a win! And sometimes, a recipe doesn't have to be complex to be delicious, as is the case with this. Sweet Potato Fries:

Anadama bread

2010-03-13T10:01:00.000-05:00

I'm finally getting back to my goal of making every bread in The Bread Bakers Apprentice Book! The latest bread was Anadama Bread. It started out with soaking a cup of corn meal in a cup of water overnight, and this was a new concept to me for baking bread, but I went with it. The next day, per the directions, I added the flour, etc and let it ferment for an hour until bubbles appeared, then

Cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes

2010-03-13T09:55:00.000-05:00

Compliments of Allrecipes.com 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 2 T brown sugar 1 t cinnamon 3/4 t salt 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper 1 T fresh lime juice (optional-I didn't use it) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and pour the oil to a 9x13 baking dish and place in the oven for about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes to the oiled dish and bake for 20 minutes,

Lemon Baked Chicken

2010-03-13T09:44:00.000-05:00

When chicken is on sale, you stock up and try to be creative. I found a recipe on the Weight Watchers website that sounded good (and easy). I made a couple of substitutions and it came out great! 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup chicken broth Dried parsley flakes Salt Extra virgin olive oil Citrus and basil spice rub (or any kind of dry rub you have on

Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding

2010-02-10T11:28:00.000-05:00

Yet again, another recipe from the best slow cooker cookbook ever! I did have a little trouble with getting the rice cooked, I had to increase the cooking times a bit and while I'm still not crazy about the consistency, for a first time effort, it came out really good! 2/3 C medium-grain white rice (I used Arborio) 1 12-ounce can evaporated milk 2 1/2 C whole milk 3/4 C sugar Pinch of salt 1

Slow Cooker Carrot Cake

2010-02-10T11:19:00.000-05:00

Another great recipe from Not Your Mothers Slow Cooker Cookbook! This was super simple and came out pretty good. I didn't have crushed pineapple so I substituted pineapple chunks and I had to increase the water from 1/4 cup to about 1/2 cup because the batter was so thick I could barely mix it, but everything worked out fine and was done in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. 1 1/2 C AP flour 3/4 C

Red Beans and Rice

2010-01-18T12:09:00.000-05:00

Alton Brown, you've done it again! A few weeks ago I was watching Good Eats when I couldn't sleep and caught the end of his beans episode and it looked so good and so simple, the next day I pulled up the recipe and bought the ingredients, excited to make it, only to find out that the recipe included pickled pork, which takes 3 days to make. No worries though! It was worth the wait. I followed

Dessert sandwich

2010-01-12T16:08:00.000-05:00

I don't buy bread that often because I end up throwing half the loaf away because I never eat it on a regular basis. I'll get in the mood for a sandwich, go buy all the stuff, lunchmeat, veggies, etc., and make one or two sandwiches and end up tossing stuff. So the other day I was flipping through Shape or Women's Health or Fitness and they had a great pre-post workout snack, a slice of whole

I holla for Challah

2010-01-03T17:40:00.000-05:00

So, I was all set to make the Anadama bread today from the BBA, but to my surprise, that's a 2 day bread...okay...so I started sorting through the book, and, aha! Challah! I really need to buy instant yeast, which I could never find at the store, until I recently read online that it's the same as rapid rise yeast (someone correct me if I'm wrong), so I'll buy some when I go to the store

Awesome site

2010-01-03T17:25:00.000-05:00

So I have a problem...I love cooking, and when I find a recipe I think I'd like, I can't wait to try it. My only issue is that most recipes serve 4 people (or 6 or 8, etc) and me, I don't like leftovers all that much, and since it's just me 98% of the time, well, you can see my dilemma. I just stumbled across this awesome site from Fruit From Washington, it's a recipe ingredient conversion

Pizza!

2009-12-27T09:52:00.000-05:00

It was an un-traditional Christmas this year, but the food was still good. I tried another recipe from the BBA and once again, it did not disappoint. This time it was pizza dough! The recipe was the first one that I've made that takes 2 days. You make the dough the first day, shape it into (6) 6-ounce (or as close to 6 ounce as you can, mine were 5.5 ounces) balls and refrigerate overnight

Fried rice

2009-12-20T21:47:00.000-05:00

Today I hauled out my Disney cookbook that I've had forever to make a recipe I've wanted to make forever, fried rice! And it also meant I got to haul out my wok that my old boss gave me, oh, 5 years ago or so? And it's been sitting in the kitchen cabinet since I moved in here over a year and a half ago, never to be used...until today.... The recipe was super simple and I made a couple of

Black Bean Soup

2009-12-11T15:14:00.000-05:00

Why bother buying a can of black bean soup when you can make your own? It's so simple, and very cheap to make (especially if you are like me and stock up on beans when they're on sale...) I used a recipe I found on the Kraft website but altered it a little for my liking, so here's what I came up with: 2 small onions, chopped 1 1/2 T minced garlic (I just buy the jars of minced garlic so I don't

Casatiello

2009-11-26T19:21:00.004-05:00

I pulled out the Bread Bakers Apprentice book out again today so I could have a contribution for Nana's annual Thanksgiving feast, so, being the Italian that I am, decided to go with an Italian bread, the Casatiello.After I tasted it when it was finished, I sent my friend a text that said "holy f***, this bread is amazing".It was actually a relatively easy bread to make, just lots of time to rise

Super yum sandwiches

2009-11-24T11:54:00.002-05:00

This sandwich couldn't be more simple and more yummy! (And sorry, I didn't take a picture and well, you know me, no measurements).3 ounces cooked, shredded chicken breast (I poached mine, it came out super moist)Frank's Red Hot Sauce (maybe about 1 tablespoon? I just add enough until I think it's enough)1 slice provolone cheese1 sesame seed hoagie roll (or whatever bread you have on hand)Mix

Hot Fudge Spoon Cake

2009-11-18T13:23:00.002-05:00

This dessert reminded me of something similar I had when I went to visit friends in England last year, Sticky Toffee Pudding, which, from what I remember, was AMAZING. Thanks to Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook, I found something just as yummy.Hot Fudge Spoon Cake3/4 cup all purpose flour1/4 cup sweet ground chocolate (I couldn't find sweetened so I just used Hershey's unsweetened cocoa

Pull Apart Coffee Cake

2009-11-03T10:47:00.003-05:00

As taken from Kraft 1 can (16.3 oz.) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding 1 tsp. orange zest

2 for 1!

2009-11-03T10:34:00.003-05:00

I had my parents and sister over for dinner on Sunday, and even Miss Picky Eater herself (my sister) liked the potatoes. (The secret was not telling her what was in them until she ate it, but it's food/condiments she likes anyway).You can find the recipe for the roast beef here.Creamy Parmesan Mashed Potatoes (adapted from Kraft)4 medium sized red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks1C fat-free,

Pulled Pork

2009-10-28T18:49:00.002-04:00

Sorry guys, no picture for this one because well, it's pulled pork. Certainly not the most aesthetically pleasing thing to see, just a bunch of shredded meat, but OMG, it is DELICIOUS!!My local grocery store will often have pork tenderloin on sale for like $1.79/lb, but the downside is that they are vacuum sealed and frozen, in at least 1.5 pound portions, or larger. The last one I roasted and

Turkey sausage

2009-10-27T13:19:00.002-04:00

Who doesn't love sitting down to a hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage? Unfortunately, prepared sausage is usually made with unhealthy meats and the prepacked stuff is loaded with sodium, so, why not make your own? It is super simple, super cheap and super easy, and with you controlling the ingredients, you can make it as good as you want.Turkey sausage patties (serves 5 @ 3 1-ounce

Pumpkin muffins

2009-10-25T20:47:00.002-04:00

I found this delicious recipe at Pinch My Salt and finally got to try it and I was very happy with the results. It produced a very moist muffin, as promised, and even though I used a mix of molasses and honey (instead of just honey as the original recipe calls for), I couldn't tell any difference, nor could you tell it was just whole wheat flour, as sometimes it has a slightly different texture.

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

2009-10-18T09:40:00.003-04:00

This is a ridiculously easy recipe, and can easily be doubled, tripled or more, to be served at a brunch or party.Cottage Cheese Pancakes:1/4 cup flour1/4 cup cottage cheese1 TB sugar2 eggsCombine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.Heat a skillet over medium low heat and drop 2 tablespoons at a time, flipping once after a minute or two (be careful not to burn these, they cook

BBQ Chicken Pizza

2009-10-18T09:15:00.002-04:00

I've been wanting to try this pizza dough recipe ever since I saw it in Rachel Ray's Magazine, and the other night, I finally did. And the verdict? The easiest pizza dough (and pizza) I've ever made!Skillet Pizza Dough (makes 1 serving dough-I did the whole wheat version)3/4 Cup lukewarm water1 TB active dry yeast1 teaspoon sugar2 1/4 Cups flour (for whole wheat, use 3/4 cup whole wheat flour

More oatmeal

2009-10-17T14:13:00.003-04:00

I just wrote a blog about oatmeal in August, but I am currently IN LOVE with my latest concoction, so had to share.First off, oatmeal really is a near perfect meal! It has fiber, protein, it's good for you, fills you up way longer then regular cereal, and not to mention, tasty.1 serving (1/2 cup) Country Choice Organic Multi Grain Quick Cooking Oats1 cup soymilk (or whatever milk you use, I find

Best mac and cheese ever

2009-10-16T08:36:00.003-04:00

At least the best mac and cheese I've made thus far...Adapted from The Joy of Cooking8 ounces uncooked elbow noodles2 tablespoons butter1 can evaporated milk1 teaspoon ground dry mustard dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water12 ounces grated cheddar cheese (I used 8 ounces of new york style sharp cheddar and 4 ounces sharp pinconning)Dash of salt and pepperDash of crushed red pepper (optional)Cook

Applesauce

2009-09-21T12:40:00.004-04:00

Fall is here! That means an abundance of apples. And if you're like me and buy a big bag on sale and then forget about them, don't worry, I've got the perfect solution for you, applesauce!(As adapted from The Joy of Cooking).3 pounds apples, cored and peeled (if desired). I used Gala since that what was on sale.1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 to 3/4 cup waterChop apples and place in a heavy skillet with

Roast beef

2009-09-21T12:31:00.005-04:00

I LOVE roast beef sandwiches. London Broil is my favorite to get at the store, but buying from the deli counter can get expensive (and unhealthy). Typically, it goes for $8.99/lb and is loaded with sodium, so, I hit up Google for an alternative way to enjoy a sandwich without feeling guilty.Alas, I stumbled across this great tutorial from The Hungry Mouse.I did mine a little different, using

Stuffed Peppers

2009-09-21T12:27:00.002-04:00

Thank you, Lea, for the info/tips that helped me come up with one of my best meals in a while (the neighbors loved it!)